East African Lion (Panthera leo melanochiata)
Since the West African Lion model is less than satisfactory, it's time for a new lion. Following the positive reception of the American Flamingo, the East African Lion will be welcome, as being more common in captivity, and looking a lot better.
Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica)
The only lion found outside of Africa, and native only to the Gir forest of Western India. A conservation icon and will also fit well into Indian sections of a park.
Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica)
The most common tiger in captivity aside from the Siberian, and is also the smallest tiger subspecies
Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya)
The largest leopard subspecies
Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)
Bagheera from 'The Jungle Book'; also has a rivalry with the Bengal tiger
Arabian Leopard (Panthera pardus nimr)
The smallest leopard subspecies, and one of the most endangered
Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)
A conservation icon from the scrublands of Spain and Portugal
Canadian Lynx (Lynx canadensis)
An iconic forest and highland cat from North America with huge feet to let it walk across snow; also a beautiful animal that would be at home in Boreal Forest sections (along with the Grizzly Bear, Timber Wolf, Moose and Wolverine)
Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
North America's most iconic small cat, and can fit into many sections, either Forest, Prairie or Everglades
Serval (Leptailurus serval)
Aside from the Caracal, the Serval is Africa's most iconic small cat; unlike the Caracal, the Serval is more prevalent in captivity
Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi)
A strange cat from Central and South America, looking more like a mustelid (weasel, otter, ferret, badger) than a cat; locals call it the 'shadow cat'
Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
Highly-requested by the community due to its prevalence in captivity
Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
Southeast Asia's most widespread small cat, would be a very versatile animal, and won't require much habitat space
Bay Cat (Catopuma badia)
A rare, elusive cat from Indonesia; rarely seen, though its elusive nature and mystery surrounding it makes it alluring
Rusty-Spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
The worlds' smallest wild cat, native to India and Sri Lanka; we need more small habitat animals
Black-Footed Cat (Felis nigripes)
Africa's smallest cat, and also the world's deadliest cat with a 60% hunting success rate
Margay (Leopardus wiedii)
Also known as the 'tree ocelot', has the largest eyes of any cat, and is found throughout the rainforests
Kodkod (Leopardus guigna)
The smallest wild cat in the Americas, native to Southern South America
Asian Golden Cat (Catopuma temminckii)
A cat with cultural significance in China, India and Southeast Asia
