The leopard (Panthera pardus) are the smallest of the four big cats , other three are lions, tigers and jaguars. Leopards are nocturnal animals, meaning they are active at night.
During the day resting in thick bushes or trees. Leopards are solitary, and prefer to live alone. They are very agile and good swimmers. They can jump 20 feet.
They are endangered in Asia and parts of Africa. Threatened south of, and including, Gabon, Congo, Zaire, Uganda, Kenya in Africa. Leopards are known for their ability in climbing, and have been observed resting on tree branches during the day, dragging their kills up trees and hanging them on tree.
6 comments:
at: November 16, 2011 at 9:32 PM said...
Great information,thank you for this one,Geeta.
at: November 17, 2011 at 4:05 AM said...
Wow, I love them, he is looking so sad...
at: November 17, 2011 at 4:52 AM said...
Large cats have always been of interest to me. There is something magical about them and their demeanor. Very interesting post. Thank you for sharing :)
at: November 17, 2011 at 8:36 AM said...
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at: November 18, 2011 at 12:47 AM said...
leopard! hmm.. Dangerous yaar.. lovely info though..
peeche pad gya toh ped pe bhi nhi chadh saktey :D
Lion is better wild cat.. innocent n allsi.. :) :) ;)
at: November 18, 2011 at 10:53 PM said...
Hello.
These big cats are incredibly beautiful. There's a show here called "Big Cat Diary" which follows a select group of cats that I always like to watch.
Nice post.
Thanks for sharing.
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