Leopard

Leopard

By: Janesa R.

Physical Characteristics

• The average size is 2 feet , 4 inches at the shoulder and seven feet long.

• The weight of a Leopard is 140 lbs.• The color of the Leopard is light tan

with lots of black spots.

Habitat

• Leopards live in the rain forest, woodlands, plains and the desert.

• They can be found in bushes and ravine.

• They can also be found in sub-Sahara Africa.

Food

• Leopards are carnivorous, so they eat meat.

Protection\ Predators

• Humans are their predators.

• The Leopard’s spots help it camouflage.

Life Span

• The life span of a Leopard is 21 to 23 years.

Babies

• The approximate amount is 21 months in the mom’s stomach.

Cool Facts

• Leopards are fast runners, good swimmers and excellent tree climbers.

• Male Leopards are larger than female Leopards.

• The scientific name for a Leopard is Panthera Pardus.

• Leopards are nocturnal.