Leopards

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Leopard Facts

• A group of leopards is called a leap or prowl.
  
• Leopards are usually found in Africa.
  
• Leopards are elusive and live in thick forest of jungle, hidden from view.
  
• Leopards are solitary animals the females living with their cubs. The males live alone protecting a large territory.
  
• They hunt alone too. They stalk their prey then Chase or pounce when they get close enough.
  
• Leopards hunt much of what the lions hunt but they do not go for the larger animals such as Buffalo. They will also hunt rodents and small reptiles.
  
• A litter consists of about 1 to 4 cubs.
  
• Once the cubs reach 2 years of age their mother chases them away. She will begin the breed again.
  
• Leopards can live up to 15 or 20 years in the wild.
  
• Leopards can grow up to 3 to 6 feet long. Males can weigh from 80 to 200 pounds, females; 62 to 130 pounds.
  
• Coloring: Golden, tan or brown base covered with spots called Rosettas. They can also be solid black. Eyes: grey, orange, yellow or green.
  

Role Play Leopards

• Litters can be up to 5. No more then that!!
  
• Leopards will live, work and hunt together in a leap.
  
• Adolescent leopards will be mentored by the whole Leap.
  

Pictures

(leopard)
(black leopard, AKA panther)