Felid Collection (page 9)

Man carrying stuffed mammals for the Game Animals of the Emp
The Game Animals of the Empire exhibition opened in the newly built Whale Hall in 1932, as finances dictated that installation of the skeletons and models of whales had to be postponed

Guide Lecturer, 1932
A guide lecturer in 1932 shows visitors around the Game Animals of the Empire exhibition in the Natural History Museum, London

Panthera tigris corbetti, Indochinese tiger
Tiger skin from Laobao, Vietnam. Specimen held at The Natural History Museum, London

Panthera tigris virgata, Persian tiger
Female tiger skin from Afghanistan. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Felis silvestris silvestris, European wildcat
Felis catus. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. One of 43 hand-coloured lithographs by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899) and Joseph Smit (1836-1929)

Cat design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Felis silvestris catus, cat
Felis domestica. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. One of 43 hand-coloured lithographs by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899) and Joseph Smit (1836-1929)

Oncifelis colocolo, pampas cat
Felis pajeros. Plate 9 from The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, Vol 1, Part 2 Mammalia, 1838-1839, by Charles Darwin

Panthera onca, jaguar and Tapirus indicus, Asian tapir
Felis onca. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. Illustrated with 43 hand-coloured lithographs from watercolour drawings by Joseph Wolf

Prionailurus euptilura, Amur leopard cat

Lion
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Uncia uncia, snow leopard
Felis uncia. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. Illustrated with 43 hand-coloured lithographs from watercolour drawings by Joseph Wolf

Panthera tigris balica, Balinese tiger
Tiger skin from Bali. Specimen held at The Natural History Museum, London

Panthera tigris tigris, Bengal tiger
Tiger skin from Bengal. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Panthera tigris sondaica, Javan tiger
Tiger skin from Java. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Lion skull with lower jaw viewed from the front
Remains found in the moat of the Tower of London during the 1930s, now in the collections at the Natural History Museum

Ctenocephalides felis felis, cat flea
A macro photograph of the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis felis), which is also found on dogs, and is the UKs most common flea found in the domestic environment

Chrysoberyl
Shown here is a crystal and a cut stone of chrysoberyl (beryllium aluminum oxide). Chrysoberl is a gemstone and is also known as cats eye

Felis silvestris, cat
Photograph of the left view of a domestic cat skull from the education collection at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Panthera pardus pardus, African leopard
Photograph of an African leopard skin specimen from West Africa

Child looking at a tiger exhibit
Specimens on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Panthera tigris sumatrae, Sumatran tiger
Photograph of a Sumatran tiger skin specimen. Collection number 1935.4.6.3

Leopardus pardalis, ocelot
Felis pardalis (Linnaeus), Ocelot or Leopard-Cat (Male). Plate 86 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2, 1846, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Arachnids in an amber pendant
Two arachnids (Phalaphium sp.) harvestman and (Oxyopes sp.) lynx spider trapped and preserved in amber. The amber has been made into a pendant for a necklace

Ipswichian interglacial
Possible scene in Trafalgar Square, London, during the Ipswichian interglacial period (135, 000-70, 000 years before present) with hyena, elephant, hippopotamus, and lion

Faceted chrysoberyl
Two cut stones of the gemstone chrysoberyl (beryllium aluminum oxide). This stone is also known as cats eyes

Chrysoberyl cats eyes
Two stones of Chrysoberyl (beryllium aluminum oxide), illustrating the similarity the gemstone has with a cats eye

Transvaal Lion (Panthera leo krugeri) immature male, close-up of head, yawning, Timbavati Game Reserve, Greater Kruger N.P. South Africa, May

Masai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) immature males, playfighting, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Masai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) two adult females, resting together in grass, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Masai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) adult male, walking in savannah at dusk, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Masai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) two cubs, playfighting, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Masai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) immature male, standing in savannah, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Masai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) adult female with cubs, resting in grass, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Masai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) adult female, stalking prey in savannah at dusk, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Masai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) immature female, feeding on White-bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus mearnsi) carcass, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cub, sitting in savannah, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cub, standing beside mother in savannah, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

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The felid family is a diverse and fascinating group of feline species. From the elusive Neofelis nebulosa diardi, also known as the clouded leopard, to the majestic Canadian Lynx roaming through snowy landscapes in Montana, these cats never fail to captivate us. Even at just 12 weeks old, the Eurasian Wild Cat Scottish race kitten already displays an irresistible charm with its adorable close-up headshot. On the other hand, we cannot forget about Smilodon fatalis, better known as the sabre-toothed cat - a prehistoric predator that once ruled our planet. Moving on to more contemporary members of this family, we have Panthera leo senegalensis - the West African Lion. Its regal presence commands respect and admiration wherever it roams. Meanwhile, domestic cats like Exotic Shorthair kittens showcase their playful nature as they pad around with innocent curiosity. Speaking of domestic cats, Tonkinese kittens steal hearts with their striking blue tabby mink coat while sitting gracefully. Brown spotted Bengal kittens mesmerize us with their intricate patterns when seen up close. The Burmese kitten sits serenely exuding elegance and tranquility. In a festive twist, a Tabby and White adult cat dons a Christmas costume for an adorable close-up shot that brings joy during holiday seasons. And let's not forget about one of nature's most magnificent creatures – Panthera tigris or simply put: tiger. Their powerful presence leaves us in awe every time we encounter them. Lastly but certainly not least is Prionailurus planiceps - the flat-headed cat whose unique appearance sets it apart from its felid relatives.