Zoo BI Cart Feline Quantitative Stats Flashcards
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard lifespan
African lion: (Wild) 14 (average), (Captivity) 25 - 30 yrs
Jaguar: (Wild) 12 - 15 years, (Captivity) 23 years
Snow leopard: (Wild) 10 - 13 years, (Captivity) 21 years
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard top speed
African lion: Capable of sustaining 35 mph for short time spans.
Jaguar: 50 mph (second-fastest big cat in the world)
Snow leopard: 40 mph
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard length (without tail)
African lion: 5 – [7] (8) ft
Jaguar: 5-6 ft
Snow leopard: 2.5 - 4.5 ft
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard tail length
African lion: 2.5-3.5 ft
Jaguar: 2 ft
Snow leopard: 2-4 ft
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard shoulder height
African lion: 3 ft
Jaguar: 26 - 30 in
Snow leopard: 24 in
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard weight
African lion: M 300 - 500 lbs
Jaguar: M 126 – 250 lbs, F 100 – 200 lbs
Snow leopard: M - 100-155 lbs, F - 60-120 lbs
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard estrous
African lion: Polyestrous (can go into heat multiple times per year)
Jaguar: 6-17 days out of full 37 day cycle
Snow leopard: Polyestrous (can go into heat multiple times per year)
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard sexual maturity
African lion: F ~4, M ~5 yrs
Jaguar: F 2 yrs, M 3 – 4 yrs
Snow leopard: F: 2-3 yrs, M: c. 4yrs
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard gestation
African lion: 100 - 119 days
Jaguar: 93 – 105 days
Snow leopard: 95 -105 days
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard weaning age
African lion: 6-7 months
Jaguar: 3 mos
Snow leopard: 2 mos
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard # of mammae
African lion: 2 pair
Jaguar:
Snow leopard: 2-4 pair
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard weight at birth
African lion: 2.4 – 4.6 lbs
Jaguar:
Snow leopard:
Q: African lion, jaguar, snow leopard # of young
African lion: 3-4
Jaguar: 1 – 4 cubs; twins most common
Snow leopard: 2-3
