Leopard
Panthera pardus
- Where
- Africa and Asia's forests and grasslands
- Habitat
- Forests, grasslands, deserts, and mountains
- Diet
- Meat—small to medium-sized antelopes, rodents, birds
- Size
- 5-7 feet long, plus tail
- Lifespan
- 12-15 years in wild, up to 20 years captive
- Conservation
- Vulnerable—habitat loss and hunting threaten leopards
Fun Facts
- Leopards have spots, no two alike like fingerprints!
- They're expert climbers and often drag prey into trees.
- Their roars can be heard over a mile away!
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Leopard coats are yellow with dark brown spots.
Their ears help them hear prey underground.
They have powerful legs for jumping long distances.