Leopard resting on a tree branch
The leopard is one of the most adaptable big cats, found across a vast range spanning sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its strength and agility, the leopard regularly hauls large prey up into trees to keep it safe from scavengers. Its spotted coat provides near-perfect camouflage in dappled forest light.
Average Length
1.6 m
Average Weight
60 kg
Lifespan
12-17 years
Top Speed
58 km/h
Quick Facts
Leopards are the most widespread wild cat species.
They haul prey up into trees to keep it away from scavengers.
Melanistic leopards are commonly called panthers.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Nocturnal
Social Structure
Solitary
Gestation Period
90-105 days
Litter Size
2
Predators
Lions, Tigers, Humans
Found in Parks
Eravikulam National Park
Kerala
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve
Karnataka
Jim Corbett National Park
Uttarakhand
Ranthambore National Park
Rajasthan
Kanha National Park
Madhya Pradesh
Pench National Park
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
Mudumalai National Park
Tamil Nadu
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Rajasthan
Bandipur National Park
Karnataka
Silent Valley National Park
Kerala
Melghat Tiger Reserve
Maharashtra
Indravati National Park
Chhattisgarh
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Bihar
Kuno National Park
Madhya Pradesh
Nagarhole National Park
Karnataka
Bandhavgarh National Park
Madhya Pradesh
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
Maharashtra
Periyar National Park
Kerala
Gir National Park
Gujarat
Simlipal National Park
Odisha
Panna National Park
Madhya Pradesh
Rajaji National Park
Uttarakhand