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Leopard

Panthera pardus

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

1.9 m

Weight

60.0 kg

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

표범은 아프리카, 중동, 남아시아에 걸쳐 열대우림부터 사막까지 다양한 서식지에 분포하는, 지리적 분포 범위가 가장 넓은 고양이과 동물입니다. 단독 생활을 하며 주로 야행성이고, 먹이를 나무 위에 캐쉬해 두는 뛰어난 등반 능력을 가집니다. 흑변 개체인 흑표범은 밀림 개체군에서 흔히 나타납니다. 전 세계적으로 취약 등급으로 분류됩니다.

Fun Facts

✨ Leopards can carry prey twice their weight up a tree.
✨ Black panthers are actually melanistic leopards.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🌾 Savanna 🪴 Shrubland 🪨 Rocky Areas

Distributed across China, India, Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Leopard is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Species

Panthera pardus (Leopard)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Leopardo

French Léopard

German Leopard

Arabic Al nimr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leopard?

The scientific name of Leopard is Panthera pardus. It belongs to the genus Panthera.

What is the conservation status of Leopard?

Leopard (Panthera pardus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Leopard live?

Leopard is found in Distributed across China, India, Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include China, India, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania.

What family does Leopard belong to?

Leopard (Panthera pardus) belongs to the genus Panthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Leopard eat?

Leopard is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Leopard live?

Leopard has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

Is Leopard endangered?

Yes, Leopard (Panthera pardus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Leopard belong to?

Leopard (Panthera pardus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).