Cat-like carnivores are a group of animals that share several common characteristics such as sharp claws, hunting abilities, and a preference for meat. This group encompasses a variety of species including jaguars, leopards, lynx, and bobcats among others. Synonyms for this term can include felids, felines, and big cats. Felids refer to any animal species that belongs to the feline family, while felines are a more general term that encompasses domesticated cats as well as their wild counterparts. Big cats, on the other hand, are a subset of felids that include the largest and most well-known species such as lions, tigers, and panthers.