CAUSE AN UPROAR

As part of National Geographic Society’s Big Cats Initiative, National Geographic is working with our explorers and grantees to help save lions, tigers, cheetahs and other big cats. Now is the time to act. Cause an uproar to save big cats today.

Big Cat Facts

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    Tigers

    This isn't your average kitty cat! Can you believe that tigers can weigh up to 720 pounds (363 kilograms)?

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    Lions

    Visit the lion's den with videos, fun facts, postcards, and more!

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    Cheetahs

    Slow down for the lowdown on cheetahs. Click here for videos, fun facts, postcards, and more.

Help Big Cats

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    Write a Letter to a Lion

    Write letters to lions and the Jouberts will deliver them to African leaders to let them know how important lions are to kids everywhere.

Parents and Teachers

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    Big Cats Education

    Use videos, photo galleries, and maps to give students a clear view of the biology and threats to big cats.

Big Cat Quizzes

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    Big Cats Quiz

    Test your knowledge of big cats at National Geographic.

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    Tiger Quiz

    It might be the Year of the Tiger, but how much do you really know about this top predator? Test your tiger smarts!

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    Lions Quiz

    The king of cats rules with a roar and a fierce bite. What else do you know about this top predator?

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    Endangered Animals Quiz

    The loss of animal species is irreversible and potentially catastrophic, not to mention heartrendingly sad. Where do we stand? Face the facts with this quiz.