What is a big cat?

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Did you know that not every large feline is actually a "big cat"? Get ready to roar into the wild world of zoology to discover what makes a big cat a true big cat! Join Mira and Finn as we track down the magnificent members of the Panthera genus: lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards. You will learn the amazing secret behind a lion's terrifying, 114-decibel roar—it is all thanks to a special, stretchy throat bone! But there is a catch: because they are built to roar so loudly, they cannot purr…