Felidae stamp catalogue

3,188 items

Cats are predators from the Felidae family. All species in this family, including the domestic cat, can be placed here. For the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) the cat section is also available. More

Felines are predators in the Felidae family. They are found in Africa, Europe, Asia and America. There are 41 species. The family is divided into the small cats (Felinae) and the big cats (Pantherinae). The last group is also called the roaring cats and includes the lion, tiger and leopard. Small cats include pumas, cheetahs, lynxes and wildcats. The latter is the (main) ancestral form of the domestic cat, the most common feline. Due to its relationship with humans, the domestic cat (for this purpose the cats section) is often depicted on postage stamps. The big cats also appeal to the imagination and are frequently depicted. The lion is called the king of the animals and is known as a symbol of courage. Images of lions are frequently used in national or family coats of arms. These heraldic lions are not true to life.

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Leopard (1907)