From the Americas to Europe, from Africa to Asia, big cats live all around the world. This list shows the 10 largest species of felines in the world.

Tiger

Average length: 2.5-3.9 meters (8.2-13 feet)

Average weight: 90-310 kilograms (198-683 lbs)

Lion

Average length: 1.8-2.1 meters

Average weight: 160-250 kilograms

Jaguar

Average length: 1.1-1.8 meters

Average weight: 56-130 kilograms

Cougar

Average length: 2.4 meters

Average weight: 53-100 kilograms

Leopard

Average length: 0.9-1.6 meters

Average weight: 17-90 kilograms

Cheetah

Average length: 1.1-1.5 meters

Average weight: 20-65 kilograms

Snow leopard

Average length: 0.75-1.5 meters

Average weight: 22-55 kilograms

Eurasian lynx

Average length: 0.76-1 meter

Average weight: 15-45 kilograms

Sunda clouded leopard

Average length: 0.69-1 meter

Average weight: 12-26 kilograms

Clouded leopard

Average length: 0.69-1 meter

Average weight: 11.5-23 kilograms