Asked by lacy

My questions is what member of the cat family is the best predator? I have tried to find the answer but each site I have looked at just says that they are predators (lion, tiger, cougar etc). They don't say which is the best. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Answered by drwls
Best in what way? Their success in finding prey depends upon the environment that are in. Cougars/panthers are most widespread.

Scientists try to be objective and not rank things as "good" and "bad" by human standards that are arbitrary and numerous.
Answered by lacy
the question we have been given is 'is the lion the best predator in the cart family'?
Answered by lacy
oops should read cat not cart!
Answered by bobpursley
IT is a bad question. As DrWLS stated, best is in the eye of the the beholder. Frankly, I would vote for the lynx.
Answered by Writeacher
I agree. It's a bad question for science. It would be a terrific question for an English class, though, to see if you could formulate a thesis statement and then write a paper convincing others that whichever type of cat you chose is the best.

What does "best" mean? Fastest? Most successful hunter? Produces and successfully raises the largest number of cubs per litter? What?
Answered by lacy
I guess they mean which is the best hunter?
Answered by Ms. Sue
How do you define "best hunter?" Kills the quickest? Gets the most food? Kills the biggest animals?
Answered by lacy
As the question says is the lion the best predator in the cat family, I am thinking that they mean which 'cat' is best at catching prey.
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