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Leopard

Panthera pardus

Leopards are beautiful big cats with spotted fur. They are great climbers and love to rest in trees!

Appearance

The Leopard is a sleek big cat with a coat covered in distinct black spots called rosettes, which are unique to each individual. Its fur color ranges from pale yellow to deep gold or tawny, providing excellent camouflage. Unlike jaguars, leopard rosettes are smaller and do not have central spots.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyFelidaeGenusPanthera
Leopard
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Leopard

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

4/5 · High

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Interesting facts

Leopards are powerful swimmers and will readily cross rivers.

No two leopards have the exact same pattern of rosettes!

Their purr is one of the loudest among all big cats!

They can leap up to 6 meters (20 feet) horizontally in a single bound!

Special abilities

Ability

Arboreal Strength

Leopard can drag prey heavier than itself up trees because of powerful muscles, helping secure food from scavengers.

Ability

Silent Hunter

Leopard has incredible stealth and camouflage from its rosette patterns that help them disappear into the shadows.

Ability

Night Vision

Leopard has excellent night vision because of a special reflective layer in their eyes, helping them hunt after dark.

Measurements & details

Length
90-190 cm
Weight
20-70 kg
Lifespan
12-17 years
Top Speed
58 km/h
Litter Size
1-6
Gestation
90-105 days

Diet & Feeding

Leopards are expert hunters that feast on many different animals, from small birds to larger deer!

Primary Foods

  • antelopes
  • deer
  • monkeys
  • rodents
  • birds
  • reptiles

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

hunts

Impala

Aepyceros melampus

A common prey item in many African habitats.

eaten by

Lion

Panthera leo

Lion cubs may be preyed upon, or adults sometimes killed by larger lions.

depends on

Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Hyenas frequently scavenge carcasses left or stored by leopards.

Traits

Also known as

African Leopard

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Safety

Danger

4/5 · High

Always admire leopards from a safe distance, like at a zoo or in a book!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Leopard?

90-190 cm

How much does Leopard weigh?

20-70 kg

How long does Leopard live?

12-17 years

How fast can Leopard move?

58 km/h

What does Leopard eat?

Leopards are expert hunters that feast on many different animals, from small birds to larger deer!

How does Leopard hunt?

Ambush

How many babies does Leopard usually have?

1-6

How long is Leopard's gestation?

90-105 days

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