There is a common belief that tigers can see perfectly in the dark. While tigers, like many big cats, possess excellent night vision thanks to a structure in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum
Cheetahs are renowned for their speed, often touted as the fastest land animals on the planet. However, this title is specifically for running, and cheetahs can reach speeds of up to 60-70 mph for short bursts covering distances up to 500 meters
The portrayal of jaguars as jungle-exclusive creatures in popular media is misleading. Jaguars have a broad habitat range, including forests, swamplands, grasslands, and even scrublands across Central and South America
This myth stems from a misunderstanding of naming conventions. "Panther" is not a specific species but is often used as an umbrella term for big cats that include leopards, jaguars, and cougars (pumas).
While male lions are often depicted as solitary hunters, in reality, it is the female lions (lionesses) who do the majority of hunting.
Big cats such as lions, tigers, and leopards have been depicted as voracious man-eaters in folklore and media. However, man-eating is not characteristic behavior for big cats, and such incidents are rare and often driven by specific circumstances
The ability to roar is not universal among big cats. Only lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars possess the anatomical adaptations needed to produce a true roaring sound due to their specialized larynx and hyoid apparatus