The
Felinae are a
subfamily of the
family Felidae, which includes the genera and species listed below. Most are small to medium-sized cats, although the group does include some larger animals, such as the
cougar and
cheetah. The earliest records of the Felinae are ascribed to
Felis attica from the late
Miocene, 9 million years ago (Mya), of western
Eurasia.