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What is a big cat?

From the podcast Science for Kids / Science's Not Boring: The Kids Science Podcast

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Did you know that not every large feline is actually a "big cat"? Get ready to roar into the wild world of zoology to discover what makes a big cat a true big cat! Join Mira and Finn as we track down the magnificent members of the Panthera genus: lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards. You will learn the amazing secret behind a lion's terrifying, 114-decibel roar—it is all thanks to a special, stretchy throat bone! But there is a catch: because they are built to roar so loudly, they cannot purr like your cute pet kitty! We also uncover the magic behind black panthers, find out why super-fast 70-mph cheetahs are not actually true big cats, and meet the biggest feline on Earth—the 660-pound tiger! Did you know a tiger's unique stripes are actually on its skin? Plus, discover how a special mirror-like layer in their eyes gives these top predators night vision that is six times sharper than a human's! Grab your binoculars and tune in to this purr-fectly wild episode packed with roaring facts, jungle secrets, and unbelievable animal superpowers!