Name: Leopard, Panthera pardus may also be refered to as a Panther.
Description: Large ferocious cat. Tawny fur with dark rosette like markings or black fur.
Location: Africa, Southern Asia, Middle East
Special Features:
More than 20 subspecies
Capable of producing a deep roar
Averages 5-8 feet long
Can weigh up to 200 pounds
Able to climb trees
Silent and solitary hunter
Diet: Feeds on insects and rodents to large animals.
Neat Fact: Leopards are usually most active between sunset and sunrise, and kill more prey at during this time.
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