Other Cats for Costumes
Everyone knows about the common household cat. But just like there's more than one way to skin a cat, there's other Halloween costumes for cat lovers.
Are you interested in selecting a cat costume but can't decide which of the felines suits your personality? Here is a brief description of some of the more prominent cat species in the animal world.
Lions - Known as the king of the jungle and a symbol of bravery, lions are the second largest cat. Male lions, distinguished by their well known mane, can grow to over 250 pounds and live between 10-20 years. In the wild in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, lions are generally found in prides composed of 1-2 males and a group of related lionesses who do the hunting. Although they generally don't hunt people, lions are often portrayed as man-eaters in movies because of a few incidents. A lioness costume makes a particularly apt costume for women because female lions do the hunting for the pride.
Tigers - They are the largest member of the cat family (weighing up to 600 pounds) and native resident of eastern and southern Asia. Tigers are generally solitary creatures known for their power and distinct striped coloring.
Leopards - The smallest of the big cats, the leopard has short legs and a long body. It is adaptable to various habitats and eats any animal it can hunt and catch. Once living throughout southern Asia and Africa, the leopard now lives mainly in sub-Saharan Africa with fragmented populations elsewhere.
Jaguar - The largest and most powerful feline found in the Western Hemisphere is the jaguar. A solitary creature that has a powerful bite, jaguars are often found near water and enjoy swimming.
Cheetah - The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal, able to run up to 70- 75 mph and accelerate between 0 and 60 mph in under three seconds. Found in Africa and the Middle East. The cheetah is known for its spots and its purr.
Cougar - A large solitary cat native to the Western Hemisphere that thrives in a wide variety of habitats and is also known as a puma, a panther, or a mountain lion depending on the region where it is found. Cougars are about the size of an adult human and is distinguished from other big cats because it cannot roar. The cougar makes a particularly apt Halloween costume because it has also become the popular term for a woman who frequents bars or clubs to meet a younger man.
If you are looking for some of our wild cat costumes, we urge you to check out our selection of Lion and Leopard costumes.
