A Comprehensive Survey of the Taxonomic Diversity and Evolutionary History of Felidae: A Feline Family Tree of Cat Species
I. Introduction
A. Definition and taxonomy of Felidae
B. Importance of studying cat species
II. A Brief History of Felidae
A. Evolutionary origins
B. Fossil record and phylogeny
III. The Diversity of Cat Species
A. Domestic cat (Felis catus)
B. Wild cats
1. African wild cat (Felis silvestris lybica)
2. Asian wild cat (Felis silvestris ornata)
3. Caracal (Felis caracal)
4. Jaguarundi (Leopardus wiedii)
5. Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis)
6. Margay (Leopardus wiedii)
7. Serval (Leptailurus serval)
C. Non-Felidae cats
1. Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
2. Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis)
3. Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx)
4. Iriomote cat (Prionailurus bengalensis iriomotensis)
5. Leopard (Panthera pardus)
6. Snow leopard (Uncia uncia)
7. Tiger (Panthera tigris)
IV. Conservation of Cat Species
A. Threats to cat populations
1. Habitat loss
2. Climate change
3. Poaching and illegal wildlife trade
B. Conservation efforts
1. Habitat protection and restoration
2. Captive breeding and reintroduction programs
3. Anti-poaching initiatives
V. Conclusion
A. The importance of understanding and protecting cat species
B. The need for continued research and education on feline diversity