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What is the origin of the word leopard?
In ancient times, it was thought that the leopard was a hybrid between a lion and a panther. The Greek names for these two, leon and pardos gives us leopardos, and from there to leopard, through an old french version, 'leupart'.
What are animals that kill other animals for food?
Animals that chase, capture and kill other animals for their food are called carnivores and predators. Examples are: the lion, tiger, cheetah, leopard, bear...
What do you call the offspring of animals?
The offspring of different animals are known by different names- for example the oppsring of a Lion is called a cub, that of a cow is called a calf and so on.
Why is called Leo the lion?
Panther is a generic term and may be any of the following species:a lion - panthera leoa tiger - panthera tigrisa leopard - panthera pardusa jaguar - panthera oncaa snow leopard - panthera uncia.The lion has a similar genetic makeup to the other members of the genus panthera so is classified with them.
What animal has markings of a leopard jaguar and a tiger?
As far as I've read a hybrid between a Leopard and a Tiger is called a Dogla. Leopard and Jaguar are two different big cats, don't know what a cross between a Jaguar and Tiger is called, or a Jaguar and a Leopard for that matter. Hope this helps. There have been no reported true hybrids of a leopard and tiger. Sometimes Ligers can keep their spots from childhood, causing a spotted/stripped look.
What is the mythical eagle and lion hybrid called?
Griffin
What is the origin of the word leopard?
In ancient times, it was thought that the leopard was a hybrid between a lion and a panther. The Greek names for these two, leon and pardos gives us leopardos, and from there to leopard, through an old french version, 'leupart'.
Is a leopard a type lion?
No, but both the lion and the leopard are types of panthers.
What is an example sentence for a hybrid?
One might be - The hybrid car is very environmentally friendly. Another may be - The lion and tiger hybrid is called a liger.
Who would win lion or leopard?
Lion easily. male lion weigh 500 lbs and a male leopard only weighs 200 lbs.
Is it true The most recent version of the Mac operating system is called Mac OS X Snow Leopard?
No, the latest operating system is Mountain Lion. Snow Leopard was replaced by Lion and then Mountain Lion. Snow Leopard came out June 2008, Lion was released on Oct, 2010, and Mountain Lion was released July, 2012.
Costumes that start with L?
Lizard, Lion, Leopard, Leopricorn, Lizard, Lion, Leopard, Leopricorn,
Is a leopard a predator?
They are predators. What they hunt for is called their prey, some are antelope, and harespredator
What are some family members of a lion?
The tiger, leopard, snow leopard and jaguar are all members of the same genus as the lion, Panthera, and are closely related to the lion.
What is the hybrid of a male lion and a tigress called?
a liger Actually, it's a tigon, or tiglon. Ligers are male lion/tigress hybirds.
Can a leopard drag a lion?
I didn't find any reference about it, however I believe that a leopard, a big one, can't drag a died lion, unless that lion is a lion's cub.
Who would win in a fight between a leopard and a lion?
lion
