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Leopard
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| Scientific Name: |
Panthera pardus |
| Range: |
Asia and Africa |
| Habitat: |
Forests in hilly country and savannahs |
| Natural Diet: |
Small mammals |
| Zoo Diet: |
Carnivore diet, bones as a treat, and fasts one day per
week |
Physical
Characteristics: |
Leopards weigh up to 200 pounds. They are the most
adaptable of all cats. From deserts to tropics, leopards are experts at
adapting to almost any environment. Black patterns help leopards hide in
their surroundings. |
| Behavior: |
Leopards have exceptional eyesight, hearing, and sense
of smell. They run at speeds of up to 37 miles per hour and can leap 10
feet up into a tree. When angry, they growl, spit, and roar. When they
are content, they purr. Leopards are good swimmers and climbers.
Although leopards are solitary animals, a male’s territory often
overlaps with the territory of several females. They hunt at dawn or
dusk and ambush their prey by waiting in brush or trees. |
| Reproduction: |
Females give birth to two or three helpless cubs. The
mother must move her cubs frequently to avoid predators. Cubs stay with
their mother for 18 months to 2 years, learning to hunt at her side. |
| Notes: |
At the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo you can find a leopard
in the African Village. |
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