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Leopards (Panthera pardus) are powerful, solitary big cats known for their golden fur with dark, rosette-shaped spots, making them masters of camouflage. As adaptable carnivores, they thrive in diverse habitats from rainforests to deserts across Africa and Asia, are exceptional climbers, and often haul their kills into trees to protect them from scavengers like lions. They are strong, stealthy, nocturnal hunters, playing a vital role in controlling herbivore populations. 

Key Characteristics

Appearance: Tawny to golden coat with unique dark rosettes; also includes melanistic (black) leopards.

Size: Smallest of the large cats in the Panthera genus (lions, tigers, jaguars), but pound-for-pound very strong.

Behavior: Solitary and territorial; excellent climbers with long tails for balance; mostly nocturnal.

Diet: Carnivores, opportunistic feeders on deer, birds, reptiles, rodents, and more.

Hunting: Stealthy ambush predators; drag heavy prey up trees. 

Habitat & Distribution

Range: Widest distribution of any large cat, found in 63 countries in Africa and Asia.

Environments: Adapt to diverse areas like rainforests, grasslands, mountains, and even deserts.