Leopard

Name Panthera Pardus Size The leopard ranges in size from 1 to almost 2 metres long, and weighs between 30 - 70 kg. Femal...

Name Panthera Pardus Size The leopard ranges in size from 1 to almost 2 metres long, and weighs between 30 - 70 kg. Females are typically around two-thirds the size of males. Diet Carnivorous; Small animals and medium size antelope. Habitat Bush and riverine forests. Usually in or near thickets on mountain sides or along streams and rivers. Leopards are mainly nocturnal animals but are also seen during the day, especially in the early mornings and late afternoons. They usually forage alone except in the mating season. The LeopardLeopards are shy, cunning and very dangerous, especially when wounded. Leopards are very good tree climbers and can pull large prey up a tree to protect it from other predators or scavengers in the vicinity. They return later to feed again. Leopards still occur outside conservation areas.