Leopard

Leopards have the largest range of any Big Cat, inhabiting locations across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. But populations are in steep decline and many sub-species (including the Arabian Leopard), are Endangered or Critically Endangered.

65%

Leopards have disappeared from about 65% of their historic range in Africa and 84% in Eurasia.

9

Number of existing Leopard subspecies.

13

Leopards are extinct in 13 countries and their situation is uncertain in at least 7 more.

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Leopard

65%

Leopards have disappeared from about 65% of their historic range in Africa and 84% in Eurasia.

9

Number of existing Leopard subspecies.

13

Leopards are extinct in 13 countries and their situation is uncertain in at least 7 more.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Near Threatened

Vulnerable

Endangered

Critically Endangered

RANGE

HISTORIC RANGE

CURRENT RANGE

CAT CHARACTERISTICS

A well-travelled feline, the Leopard has the largest range of any Big Cat.

Leopards have sharp black rosettes, and dark colored Leopards are commonly referred to as ‘Panthers’.

Leopards are great tree climbers, equipped with long tails for balance, as well as being strong, and able to swim.

Solitary and nocturnal.

FACT FILE

Range: 62 countries across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Health: The Leopard has disappeared from 2/3 of its historic range.

Main Threats: Habitat loss, prey depredation from poaching, trophy hunting, human conflict & persecution.

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Leopard

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