Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Leopards face significant threats from habitat loss, poaching for their skins and body parts, and human-wildlife conflict as their territories shrink. Conservation efforts focus on protecting key habitats and reducing poaching through anti-poaching patrols and community engagement. Responsible safari tourism plays a vital role by providing economic incentives for conservation, funding anti-poaching initiatives, and raising awareness about the importance of protecting these magnificent predators.
The leopard 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). Males typically weigh 30.9–72 kg (68–159 lb), and females 20.5–43 kg (45–95 lb).
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Leopard. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.
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