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 | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 2, 2024 · 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.
Leopard | National Geographic
WebEN. CR. EW. EX. Least Concern Extinct. Current Population Trend: Decreasing. Leopards are graceful and powerful big cats closely related to lions, tigers, and jaguars. They live in sub-Saharan...
Leopard - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WebSPECIES. Panthera pardus. Population size. Unknown. Life Span. 10-20 years. Top speed. 58. km/h mph. Weight. 28-90. kg lbs. Height. 57-70. cm inch. Length. 90-190. cm inch. The leopard ( Panthera pardus) is one of the five extant species in the genus Panthera, a member of the cat family, Felidae.
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 Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
WebApr 15, 2021 · Leopard (Pathera pardus): one of the five big cat species of the genus Panthera. Kingdom: | Animalia. Phylum: | Chordata. Class: | Mammalia. Order: | Carnivora. Family: | Felidae. Genus: |...
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.
Leopard - Animal Profile - National Geographic Kids
WebScientific Name: Panthera 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...
Amazing Facts about Leopards | OneKindPlanet Animal Education …
WebAnimal A-Z. Leopard. Like cats kept as companions, leopards will growl when angry and purr when content. Amazing Facts About the Leopard. Leopards are astoundingly strong. They are pound for pound the strongest of the big cats. They are able to climb trees, even when carrying heavy prey, and often choose to rest on tree branches during the day.
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.
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