Name: Leopard

Scientific Name: Panthera pardus

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Description

The leopard is the smallest of the "Big Five" animals. They are shy, solitary, nocturnal animals, widely distributed across the African continent. The leopard can live without water by extracting it from his prey, however, he will drink regularly if water is available. The leopard has a typically cat-like profile with a powerful, muscular body, relatively short legs and a very long tail. The pelt is covered with a series of black rosette spots. The background color, which is a light tan to golden-yellow, varies depending on the habitat, which has led to considerable taxonomic confusion and debate. Individuals can be identified by the pattern of the rosettes, especially those around the neck.