Leopard Facts

Leopards are called "super cats" because they are congenital predators. Some people think they are the most proficient in tracking cats and can live in a variety of habitats. Some people call these big cats the "jack wolves" of the big cat world. There are spots on leopards, and even black leopards have camouflage. This camouflage helps avoid prey and avoid predators. Believe it or not, leopards are not that big, they can be taken down by lions, tigers and African wild dogs-oh my god! To avoid predators and pesky scavengers, leopards spend a lot of time in the trees.

Scientific name: Panthera pardus
Scope: Africa and most of Asia
Size: 18 to 32 inches (45-81 cm) at the shoulder; 55 to 200 pounds (25-90kg)
Diet: rodents, reptiles, amphibians, baboons, fish, big birds and ungulates
Life span: more than 10 years in the wild