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Leopard
Panthera pardus
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Carnivora
- Family
- Felidae
- Genus
- Panthera
- Species
- P. pardus
Ecology
Habitat: Forest, savanna, scrub and mountains
Diet: Carnivore
Behaviour: Solitary, highly adaptable, often caches prey in trees.
Conservation: Vulnerable (IUCN)
About & Interesting Facts
Leopards are agile big cats with rosette-patterned coats and a very broad range.
- Rosettes differ between regional populations.
- Leopards are strong climbers and swimmers.