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Why Do Big Cats Live In Captivity
Big cats can survive in all type of different climates from the humid rainforest to the dry savannahs in Africa and even cold mountainous regions in Southeast Asia. Because they are part of the feline family they are all carnivorous and usually prey on other mammals or anything they can get their paws on that is in their environment. Majority of big cats are able to swim very well and can see great at night. The tiger is the largest of the cat species and can live the longest at around 25 years while in captivity. So there are some benefits to these animals living in captivity.

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