Leopard - Wikipedia
The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the five extant cat 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).
16 Leopard Facts You Should Know - Fact Animal
2022年4月10日 · These wild felines are known for their incredible hunting prowess, speed, and climbing capabilities. They’re also known for a diet as various as their habitats.
Leopard | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
2025年1月11日 · leopard, (Panthera pardus), large cat closely related to the lion, tiger, and jaguar. The name leopard was originally given to the cat now called cheetah —the so-called hunting leopard—which was once thought to be a cross between the lion and the pard. The term pard was eventually replaced by the name leopard.
Leopard - National Geographic
Leopards 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...
10 leopard facts! - National Geographic Kids
Join us here at NG Kids to learn ten fascinating leopard facts. Find out how fast leopards run, what they eat, where they live and more!
Leopard - Animal Profile - National Geographic Kids
Leopards are 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 their...
9 Types of Leopards: Subspecies, Identification, and Photos - TRVST
2024年4月17日 · Next to lions and tigers, the leopard is another graceful big cat that evolved into a skilled climber adorned with rosettes. Explore the diversity within these felines through the various types of leopards, from African to Sri Lankan subspecies. Learn to distinguish them apart and discover other felines with similar names. Leopard Classification
The Leopard - Top Facts & Information - Animal Corner
Leopards are characterized by their striking fur of dark spots grouped in rosettes, that allow them to camouflage against their habitat. These big cats are also known for their strength, opportunistic hunting behavior and the ability to run very fast, at speeds of up to 58 km/h (36 mph).
Leopard - African Wildlife Foundation
What are leopards? These large carnivores are powerfully built with long bodies, relatively short legs, and a broad head. There are nine subspecies and are distinguished by the unique characteristics of their coats, which range from tawny or light yellow in warm, dry habitats to reddish-orange in dense forests.
African leopard - Wikipedia
Leopards inhabiting the mountains of the Cape Provinces appear smaller and less heavy than leopards further north. [18] Leopards in Somalia and Ethiopia are also said to be smaller. [19] The skull of a West African leopard specimen measured 11.25 in (286 mm) in basal length, and 7.125 in (181.0 mm) in breadth, and weighed 1 lb 12 oz (0.79 kg).