Leopards
The leopard is one of the largest big cats in the world. It can grow up to 1.5 m in length and weigh between 30 and 80 kilograms.
Appearance
What is particularly striking is the animal's fur, which has a yellow base color, interspersed with darker (black) spots. Depending on the habitat, the fur can change here and can become lighter towards the legs. Unfortunately, this beautiful fur is also one of the main reasons why the leopard has been hunted by humans and almost driven to extinction. Today, the animal can only be found in certain regions of Africa, where populations are slowly recovering.
Lifestyle
What is the main habitat of leopards today? In Africa, the animals can be found south of the Sahara, where they prefer wooded savannas and forests. This is because leopards like to retreat to trees to eat and rest, where they can consume their food in peace. However, there are also leopard species that live in semi-desert regions, which have relatively sparse bush vegetation, where the animals retreat to different altitudes and even caves.
What is the lifestyle of leopards? They are mainly solitary animals that only meet others of their kind for mating. The big cat's preferred time for hunting is at night, when it can easily catch prey thanks to its sharp eyes and keen sense of smell. During the day, the animals spend their time in the shade under bushes or in trees.
Diet
The leopard's diet includes many African mammals, including, among others: wart hogs, antelopes, deer and wild goat species, as well as monkeys or hares, as well as fish and birds. This makes the animal relatively adaptable, as it can find enough food almost anywhere. A leopard's hunting territory can cover an area of 30 to 1000 square kilometers, which it also defends against intruders.
