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Leopards and Panthers

Leopards (also sometimes referred to as 'panthers' along with jaguars and mountain lions) can currently be found in sub-Saharan Africa, Indochina, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and parts of the Indian subcontinent, with largest population being found in sub-Saharan Africa. These solitary felines are the smallest members of the big cat family.

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How long can a leopard go without food or water?

as long as a lion has prey to eat it can go without water for years, they get fluids from the blood of their prey. but if water is available they will of course drink that. One lion in botswana drank water for the first time at 2 years of age when there was a long drought

What are the behavioral adaptations of a leopard?

The behavioral adaptations of a snow leopard help them survive in the snowy, rocky, high altitudes of the mountains. Snow leopards become very nocturnal if humans are in the area. They hunt at dawn and dusk, and from a distance of 50-feet to remain unseen by their prey. They hunt alone so they do not have to share food. Snow leopards leave marks and scent to find a mate. When they are cold they wrap their tail around their head and bury in the snow to stay warm.

How much money is a black panther?

a black panther cost about between 1000 and 2000 it depends

How much leopards weigh?

An leopard can weigh between 66-155 lbs.
Males can weigh up to 200lbs, females 130lbs - according to wikipedia.

Is the leopard king of jungle?

Leopards are mammals in the order carnivora, meaning they eat meat. They belong to the kingdom Animalia, or the Animal Kingdom.

How fast can a black panther run?

Panther is a generic term and does not apply to a single species. It may refer to a lion - panthera leo

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - panthera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia


To which species of panther were you referring?

What survival skills do leopards have?

Leopards coats range from colors depending on their natural habitat, and live in solitude. They are very strong, and can run short distances up to 37 miles per hour, and eat just about any animal.

How does the panther look like?

A panther is a very large cat. BUT the color can be different some can be black or light brown. Depends where you are.

The Florida panther is a subspecies of the mountain lion, and is a basic light brown color, with white underparts and black on the muzzle and ears, black tipped tail.

Who would win in a fight a leopard or a tiger?

While both the cheetah and the tiger are large, wild cats, when comparing cheetah vs. tiger there are some significant differences. The cheetah is very fast, running up to 60 mph in short bursts, while the tiger runs about half that speed. Cheetahs also live and hunt in packs, while tigers are solitary animals and spend most of their lives alone.

How big is an adult male and female leopard?

The biggest cat in the world is the Siberian tiger; the biggest one found in the wild was over 700 pounds and 13 feet long. Lions are the second biggest, and jaguars come third. Then comes Leopards, cougars, cheetahs, and the smallest of the big cats are snow leopards. Any smaller than that, and you get the small wildcats, such as the ocelot and linx.

When did leopards become endangered?

The biggest threat to lemurs is destruction of habitat.

Do panthers howl?

Yes, panthers shiver. Shivering is an autonomous response to being chilled. If a panther were to become chilled to a certain point, they would shiver.

Is a black panther really nocturnal or diurnal?

There is no species of animal known as a panther. The term panther is a generic term and applies to any animal belonging to the Panthera genus and includes lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards and jaguars. Some are nocturnal and some are diurnal and others can be active anytime of the day.

Do panthers eat foxes?

Panther is a generic term and does not apply to a single species. It may refer to a lion - panthera leo

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - pantera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia


Of the above species of panther, all are solitary except the lion which lives in groups called prides.

What are the relatives of the black panther?

Panther is a generic term and does not apply to a single species. It may refer to a lion - panthera leo

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - panthera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia

All the above are closely related to a black panther which are either melanistic jaguars or melanistic leopards.

How do spots help a leapord?

The spots are called "rosettes". These rosettes provide camouflage, breaking up their shape when viewed against the textures and colours of their natural environment, aiding them in avoiding aggression from larger animals or aiding the stealthy hunt.

While the above answer is somewhat correct, cheetahs actually do have spots while jaguars have rosettes.

What is the black panthers role in its environment?

Black panthers are, in much of their range, an apex predator the top of the food chain. In areas where they share the range of the African lion they slip a notch or two down the chain.

What animal eats a leopard?

Anything will eat a leopard cub. Tigers and Lions are the only predators that will attack a full grown Leopard. They usually kill them to eliminate competition rather than to eat them.
Tigers and Lions for full grown Leopards and Hyenas, and Bears and Jackals.
None other then humans as the leopard is at the top of the food chain and only humans are dum anofe to go agenst natuer in an atemt to show we're beter then it but insted end up killing the planet that wee live on.

There is a species of Chimpanzee called the bili chimp, and annecdotal evidence suggests that these chimpanzees will hunt big cats

Why do leopards have spots?

Cat coat patterns and colors evolved to camouflage wild cats, according to a new study. The behavior and habitat of cats help to determine the appearance of their coats. Domesticated cats retain the genes that their wild ancestors had to control coat appearance. From spots to splotches to stripes, cat coat patterns and colors all evolved to camouflage wild cats in their particular environments, according to a new study that finally answers the question: Why did the leopard get its spots?

What actions can be taken to save the black panther?

Since the panther can be one of three species,only the puma doesn't have black individuals, only leopards and jaguars, protection is already in place to protect these species. The black panther is not a species, but either a leopard or jaguar.