Which Big Cat Matches Your Personality?

About This Quiz

Did you know that one of the things that separate the big cats of the world is their ability to roar? 

It's true - the genus Panthera, derived from the Greek word for "panther," contains tigers, lions, leopards and jaguars. One distinct characteristic of members of Panthera is an extended length of cartilage that runs up their larynx, which allows them to expand it enough to make a fierce roar that can intimidate rivals and communicate with other animals. In fact, the loudest recorded roar by a lion was 114 decibels, louder than a jackhammer or motorcycle engine.

Smaller cats like ocelots, pumas and lynxes do not have this structure in their voice boxes, which is why some of the big cat purists will exclude them from being categorized with their larger feline cousins. But the sounds they make are far from the only thing that separates these majestic predators.

Cheetahs, for example, are built for speed. They are lighter with longer legs than spotted counterparts like leopards or jaguars – cheetahs also don't have retractable claws, which allows them to get better traction while speeding across the terrain to chase prey. Lions, on the other hand, don't move anywhere near as quickly – male lions sleep 18 to 20 hours a day and tend only to do their hunting at night when weather conditions are more favorable.

Each type of big cat has its own distinct personality – just like each person. Are you more likely to be sprinting after your prey like a cheetah, or relying on strength and cunning to hunt like a tiger? Tell us your answers to these questions, and we'll match you up to one of the coolest animals on Earth!