Wildlifeof Malaysia
Leopard
Cats
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Panthera pardus
Basic stats
Range
Africa and Asia
Size
Head and body 92–183cm; tail 66–102cm; shoulder 60–70cm
Weight
Males 30.9–72kg; females 20.5–43kg
The leopard is one of the five extant cat species in the genus Panthera. It has pale yellowish to dark golden fur with dark spots grouped in rosettes. The body is slender and muscular, 92–183 cm long with a 66–102 cm tail and a shoulder height of 60–70 cm. Males typically weigh 30.9–72 kg and females 20.5–43 kg (Wikipedia, general species account).
It was first described in 1758, and eight subspecies are now recognised across its wide range in Africa and Asia (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Leopard found?
- Africa and Asia
- How big is the Leopard?
- Head and body 92–183cm; tail 66–102cm; shoulder 60–70cm
- How much does the Leopard weigh?
- Males 30.9–72kg; females 20.5–43kg