Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) Where to Find: Russia and China (Far East regions) The Amur leopard is one of the rarest big cats, with fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the wild.
Andean Mountain Cat (Leopardus jacobita) Where to Find: High-altitude regions of the Andes in South America (Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru)
Iriomote Cat (Prionailurus iriomotensis) Where to Find: Iriomote Island, Japan With only around 100 individuals remaining in the wild, the Iriomote cat is critically endangered.
Pallas's Cat (Otocolobus manul) Where to Find: Central Asia (Mongolia, China, Kazakhstan, and parts of Russia) Recognizable by its stocky build and long fur, the Pallas's cat is a rare species of wildcat that inhabits the grasslands and steppes of Central Asia.
Black-footed Cat (Felis nigripes) Where to Find: Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe) The black-footed cat is considered the deadliest cat due to its high hunting success rate.
Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) Where to Find: South and Southeast Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and parts of the Middle East) The Jungle cat is relatively rare in certain areas due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
Sunda Clouded Leopard (Neofelis diardi) Where to Find: Borneo and Sumatra (Indonesia and Malaysia) This striking feline is known for its distinctive clouded coat and is found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.