Some trivia about big cats that I picked up last night:

• These cats are considered “hyper-carnivores” because they eat only meat. No wimpy vegetables for these guys.
• Cats have very small brains. Most of their skull is constructed to make room for their powerful jaw muscles. So the term “kitty smart” is more accurate than originally thought.
• Cats cannot move their jaws sideways. Only up and down. So that is why you sometimes see cats eating with their heads tilted sideways.

And now, a chart to help you identify the various types of big cats:

Lion King of the jungle. Generally Worry-Free, though sometimes the stress of leading can cause dramatic effects. Hakuna Matata.

Tiger The favorite cat of Siskel & Ebert Erbert & Gerbert Shirley & Laverne Siegfried & Roy. Loves Frosted Flakes (of corn).

Leopard These cats tend to think they are superior to other cats because they cost more. The cats are favored mostly by artists and other elitists.

Cheetah With a fondness for snacking, these cats eat constantly. They are also fast. Very fast. They make a pretty decent pizza, but their logo skills need some work.

Panther The panther is the most radical and paranoid of the big cats, always thinking the other cats (specifically white tigers and snow leopards) are trying to bring them down. They have also been known to engage in voter intimidation.

Bobcat These cats are good diggers. They also occasionally light fires despite lack of opposable thumbs.

Jaguar The most overrated of the big cats. Jaguars are found mostly in the Americas. But really, who would want to import a really expensive Ford Taurus?

Puma a.k.a. cougars and mountain lions, Pumas peaked in popularity in the 1980′s.

Cougar a.k.a. pumas and mountain lions, Cougars are mostly found in Hollywood. Though there are enclaves in Montana, and of course, small towns.

The Ritten Although not technically a big cat, she deserves an honorable mention.