This website is a reference wiki dedicated to the documentation and study of the wild cat species of the world (family Felidae).
The purpose of this project is to provide a centralized, structured, and accessible repository of information on extant wild cat species, including their taxonomy, morphology, behavior, ecology, geographic distribution, and conservation status. Content is written with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and alignment with current scientific understanding, drawing where possible on peer‑reviewed literature, authoritative databases, and established conservation assessments.
Entries are intended to serve both as introductory overviews and as concise reference articles. Terminology and classifications generally follow widely accepted taxonomic standards, while noting areas of ongoing scientific debate when relevant. The wiki format allows information to be expanded, revised, and updated as new research becomes available.
Wild cats occupy critical ecological roles as mesopredators and apex predators across a wide range of terrestrial ecosystems. Despite their ecological significance, many species are threatened by habitat loss, fragmentation, human–wildlife conflict, illegal trade, and environmental change. By compiling and organizing species-level information, this project aims to support education, research, and conservation awareness.
This wiki was started in 2025 and is created and maintained by Julian Mack. It is an independent project developed out of a sustained academic and personal interest in wild cat diversity and natural history. While not affiliated with a specific institution, the site aspires to maintain scholarly standards of accuracy, neutrality, and proper sourcing.
As a living reference, the content of this wiki is subject to ongoing review and revision. Readers are encouraged to consult primary sources where cited and to view this resource as a complementary tool for learning and research rather than a substitute for the scientific literature.
Julian Mack
Wildcats Wiki serves as an educational resource by providing well-organized, accessible information that supports learning, research, and a deeper understanding of topics related to Wildcats.
Wildcats Wiki offers comprehensive content by covering a wide range of topics in detail, ensuring users can find thorough and reliable information in one place.
We provide you with the most up to date and accurate educational resources and factual information about the diverse Wildcat species from North to South and from East to West across the globe.
"I have learned so much about all the wonderful cats from the Wildcats Wiki. Thank you very much Mr Julian and you team of animal experts. I now feel more ready than ever to start my career as Zoologist and mountain tour guide." -Heidi
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"When I came upon Wildcats Wiki for the first time, I knew I would have my hands full for the next month. I put aside an hour every day to discover a new cat to add to my mental portfolio. I have always been an animal enthusiast, but this has taken me to a whole new level. Sometimes when I dream of cats (rather frequently) I can almost hear them hissing as they fight over scraps of food. I now feel like an honorary member of the animal kingdom as I daydream about safari adventures in the Serengeti."
