The leopard is one of the most distinguished members of the genus Panthera. Scientifically known as the Panthera pardus. The Leopard is a medium-sized wildcat that is natively found in a variety of different habitats across sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. A member of the “Big Cat” family, the Leopard is an agile and opportunistic hunter that has been able to exploit habitats unused by other large felines as it spends a great deal of its time high in the tree branches. Meet the sleek leopard, a clever and vicious predator...
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| The English word “leopard” is derived from two Greek words, "Leon" and "pardos". “Leon,” which means lion, and “pardos,” which means spotted. |
The Leopard is an animal with a long and slender body that is supported by short, stocky legs and a long tail that is used to aid balance whilst in the trees. Leopards can vary greatly in their colouration and markings depending on their surrounding habitat, with those found on open grasslands
