Leopards
Leopards
are
the
smallest
of
the
big
cats.
However,
they
are
the
most
widespread.
They
can
be
found
anywhere
from
the
deserts
of
Africa
to
the
mountains
of
Asia.
Leopards
have
light
fur.
Their
fur
has
dark
spots.
The
spots
are
called
rosettes.
Some
leopards
are
black.
Black
leopards
are
sometimes
called
black
panthers.
Leopards
prefer
habitats
with
many
trees.
They
also
like
to
be
near
water.
They
are
good
climbers
and
swimmers.
They
often
sleep
high
up
in
trees.
Leopards
hunt
mainly
at
night.
They
eat
fish,
reptiles,
and
small
mammals.
Leopards
are
known
to
drag
their
prey
up
into
trees.
This
makes
sure
no
other
animals
can
eat
their
meals.
Leopards
spend
most
of
their
lives
alone.
Mothers
and
cubs
spend
the
most
time
together.
After
about
two
years,
cubs
are
ready
to
live
on
their
own.
In
the
wild,
leopards
can
live
12
to
15
years.
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Leopard Classification: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: Near Threatened -
Average Weight A male leopard weighs more than a toilet. -
Maximum Tail Length A leopard’s tail can be as long as an acoustic guitar.
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