Leopard | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Leopard, also called panther, large cat closely related to the lion, tiger, and jaguar. It varies greatly in size and markings. The ground color is typically yellowish above and white below.
Leopard - Wikipedia
WEBThe leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the five extant species in the genus Panthera. It has a pale yellowish to dark golden fur with dark spots grouped in rosettes. Its body is slender and muscular reaching a length of 92–183 cm (36–72 in) with a 66–102 cm (26–40 in) long tail and a shoulder height of 60–70 cm (24–28 in).
Leopard - National Geographic
WEBLeopards are graceful and powerful big cats closely related to lions, tigers, and jaguars. They live in sub-Saharan Africa, northeast Africa, Central Asia, India, and China. However, many of...
Leopard - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBLeopards are large cats, with light-colored fur, and black spots and rosettes across their entire body. The rosettes look somewhat like hollowed-out spots, and are smaller than those of the jaguar. Males of the species are larger than the females, and can stand up to 28 in. tall at the shoulder.
Leopard - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe leopard is distinguished by its well-camouflaged fur, opportunistic hunting behavior, broad diet, strength, and its ability to adapt to a variety of habitats ranging from rainforest to steppe, including arid and montane areas. It can run at speeds of up to 58 km/h (36 mph).
16 Leopard Facts You Should Know - Fact Animal
WEBApr 10, 2022 · The Leopard is the smallest of the big cat family, but are one of the most daring. They are known for their spots on their fur and live in a wide range of countries across Africa, Asia and Southern Russia.
Leopard Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCo
WEBDec 13, 2019 · Leopards (Panthera pardus) are one of five species of the big cat genus Panthera, a group that also includes tigers, lions, and jaguars. These beautiful carnivores are the subject of movies, legends, and folk tales, and are common in captivity. There are nine official subspecies of leopards, as well as several proposed sub-species.
Leopard - Animal Profile - National Geographic Kids
WEBPanthera pardus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Size: Head and body: 4.25 to 6.25 feet; tail: 3.5 to 4.5 feet. Weight: 66 to 176 pounds. Leopards are powerful big cats closely related to lions,...
10 Unique Characteristics of Leopards - Wildlife Informer
WEBThere are about 9 species of leopards in the world, and these animals are known for their agility, grace, and strength. This article will help you learn more about some of the different characteristics of leopards and how they use all these to thrive in their habitats.
Leopard - African Wildlife Foundation
WEBThe leopard is an adaptable big cat with a wide range across Africa and Asia but populations are isolated and shrinking. Learn how AWF mitigates human-wildlife conflict to protect the African leopard.