Leopard facts: the tree-dwelling big cats | Animal Fact Files

Leopards are known as "super cats" because they are apex predators, some consider them the most skilled stalking cats, and they are able to live in many habitat types. Some refer to these big cats as the "jackals" of the big cat world. Leopards come with spots, even black leopards, which gives them camouflage. This camouflage helps both with hiding from prey and hiding from predators. Believe it or not, leopards aren't that big, and they can be taken down by lions, tigers, and african wild dogs - oh my! To avoid predators and annoying scavengers, leopards spent a lot of their time in trees.

Scientific Name: Panthera pardus
Range: large parts of Africa and Asia
Size: 18 to 32 inches (45-81cm) at the shoulder; 55 to 200 pounds (25-90kg)
Diet: rodents, reptiles, amphibians, baboons, fish, large birds, and hoofed animals
Lifespan: 10+ years in the wild

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