Leopard
Panthera pardus
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 6,632
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
Description
The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the five extant cat species in the genus Panthera. It has a pale yellowish to dark golden fur with dark spots grouped in rosettes. Its body is slender and muscular, reaching a length of 92–183 cm (36–72 in) with a 66–102 cm (26–40 in) long tail and a shoulder height of 60–70 cm (24–28 in).
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Leopard”.