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The 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).
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- African Leopard
The African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) is the nominate...
- Amur Leopard
The Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a leopard...
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Leopard-Trek, the former name of a UCI WorldTour cycling...
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This list of largest cats shows the 10 largest extant...
- Arabian Leopard
The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) is the smallest...
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A black panther is the melanistic colour variant of the...
- Javan Leopard
The Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) is a leopard...
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Apr 5, 2024 · Learn about the leopard, a large cat closely related to the lion, tiger, and jaguar, and its distribution, natural history, and conservation status. Find out how the leopard varies in size, markings, and behaviour, and see videos and photos of different subspecies.
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A leopard (Panthera pardus) is a big cat of the genus Panthera. It lives in Africa and Asia. It has a well-camouflaged fur (marked with rosettes), opportunistic hunting behaviour, stealthiness, elusiveness, broad diet, and strength. It adapts to many habitats from rainforest to steppe, including dry and montane areas. The leopard is a secretive ...
Learn about leopards, graceful and powerful big cats closely related to lions, tigers, and jaguars. Find out how they hunt, breed, and live in different habitats around the world. See photos and videos of leopards in action and their distinctive rosettes.
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), occasionally called ounce, is a species of large cat in the genus Panthera of the family Felidae. The species is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.
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The 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.
