Leopard Facts
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Scientific Name: |
Panthera pardus |
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Class: |
Mammalia |
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Order: |
Carnivora |
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Family: |
Felidae |
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Species: |
P. pardus |
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Life Span: |
12–17 years (up to 24 years in captivity) |
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Diet: |
Carnivore |
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Size: |
92–183 cm body length; tail 66–102 cm |
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Weight: |
20–72 kg (females lighter than males) |
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Speed: |
Up to 58 km/h (36 mph) |
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Predators: |
Lions, hyenas, tigers (depending on region) |
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Locations: |
Africa and Asia |
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Habitat: |
Forests, savannas, grasslands, mountains, deserts |
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Population: |
Declining; exact numbers unknown |
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Gestation: |
90–105 days |
Leopard Facts:
- Leopards are powerful big cats known for their golden-yellow fur covered in dark rosette-shaped spots.
- They are excellent climbers and often drag prey up into trees to keep it safe from lions and hyenas.
- Leopards are mostly solitary animals, preferring to live and hunt alone.
- They are carnivores and eat deer, antelope, monkeys, birds, and even small mammals.
- Leopards are very fast and agile, capable of running up to 58 km/h (36 mph) for short distances.
- These cats are mainly nocturnal, hunting at night using their sharp vision and hearing.
- Leopards have one of the widest ranges of any big cat, found in Africa and parts of Asia.
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