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The English name "leopard" comes from Old French leupart or Middle French liepart, that derives from Latin leopardus and ancient Greek λέοπάρδος ( leopardos). Leopardos could be a compound of λέων ( leōn), meaning ' lion ', and πάρδος ( pardos), meaning ' spotted '. [3] [4] [5] The word λέοπάρδος originally referred to a cheetah ( Acinonyx jubatus). [6] The leopard was first described in 1758, and several subspecies were proposed in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, eight subspecies are recognised in its wide range in Africa and Asia. It initially evolved in Africa during the Early Pleistocene, before migrating into Eurasia around the Early– Middle Pleistocene transition. It was present across Europe, but became extinct in the region at the end of the Late Pleistocene, around 11,000 years ago.

Pirie, T. J.; Thomas, R. L. & Fellowes, M. D. E. (2017). "Increasing game prices may alter farmers' behaviours towards leopards ( Panthera pardus) and other carnivores in South Africa". PeerJ. 5: e3369. doi: 10.7717/peerj.3369. PMC 5452990. PMID 28584709. I’m sure it won’t. You can’t know that many women who worked with you in a coffee shop.” He kept his eyes on her face, although he really wanted to see Ashe’s reaction. Adult snow leopards can reach a length of 7 feet (2.1 metres) including the tail which is 3 feet long (0.9 metres). They stand around 2 feet tall at shoulder height and can weigh anywhere between 30-60kg, with males often being bigger than females. The entire time she’d been close, his leopard had been acting like a complete fool, rolling around and making absurd rumbling noises which, fortunately, no one could hear but him. He ran his finger down her arm to her hand and then indicated the coffee pot. “You forgot something.”Leopards tend to be solitary animals and rarely interact with each other, except to mate or raise cubs. Leopards are territorial and male leopards will fight if their territories overlap. They mark their territory with urine and claw marks on the bark of trees. Lifespan: Li, S.; Wang, D.; Lu, Z. & Mc Shea, W. J. (2010). "Cats living with pandas: The status of wild felids within giant panda range, China". Cat News. 52: 20–23. Abruptly he turned and followed her out. She was walking across the shop floor, straight to the counter. The way she moved in her jeans was a work of art. His heart did a funny stutter as he watched her talk to Evangeline for a moment and then she stepped behind the counter. In Cambodia, leopards inhabit deciduous dipterocarp forest in Phnom Prich Wildlife Sanctuary and Mondulkiri Protected Forest. [86] [87]

They make a number of different noises including meowing, hissing, grunting and growling. They can even make a sawing noise! Owens, M. & Owens, D. (1984). Cry of the Kalahari. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 978-0-395-32214-7. Results of a phylogenetic analysis of chemical secretions amongst cats indicated that the leopard is closely related to the lion. [59] Race participants may take as much food and beverage as needed from the aid station provided by the organizer. Race participants will not be allowed to take any bottles, cans or cups from these areas and should plan on carrying and refilling their own hydration systems at the stations. Gal Oya is a wilderness of tumbling mountains and ancient woodland surrounding a huge, island-filled lake. The few tourists who come here are rewarded with unique experiences. The Gal Oya Lodge runs boat safaris where you can spot crocodiles, turtles, and swimming elephants, as well as immersive walks around the forest guided by members of the local Veddah community.

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a b c d e Morris, D. (2014). Leopard. Reaktion Books. pp.23–24, 31–33, 62, 99, 102, 111. ISBN 9781780233185. She’s scared,” Gorya mouthed the words around his coffee cup. “My leopard went quiet, just the way it does when Evangeline is close.” A watery wonderland of coastal lagoons and bird-thronged wetlands, Bundala National Park speaks to lovers of all things aquatic. Flamingos (who number in the thousands) and crocodiles are the stars of the show, though vividly colorful bee-eaters and openbill storks will titillate the more discerning twitcher. Elephants are another draw – the high season around December is the best time to see the park's jumbos. It is adapted to a variety of habitats ranging from rainforest to steppe, including arid and montane areas. It is an opportunistic predator, hunting mostly ungulates and primates. It relies on its spotted pattern for camouflage as it stalks and ambushes its prey, which it sometimes drags up a tree. It is a solitary animal outside the mating season and when raising cubs. Females usually give birth to a litter of 2–4 cubs once in 15–24 months. Both male and female leopards typically reach sexual maturity at the age 2–2.5 years.

Spalton, J. A. & Al Hikmani, H. M. (2006). "The Leopard in the Arabian Peninsula – Distribution and subspecies status" (PDF). Cat News (Special Issue 1): 4–8. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2015-06-19. Males occupy home ranges that often overlap with a few smaller female home ranges, probably as a strategy to enhance access to females. In the Ivory Coast, the home range of a female was completely enclosed within a male's. [99] Females live with their cubs in home ranges that overlap extensively, probably due to the association between mothers and their offspring. There may be a few other fluctuating home ranges belonging to young individuals. It is not clear if male home ranges overlap as much as those of females do. Individuals try to drive away intruders of the same sex. [17] [27] She sighed and glanced toward the counter. “I have to work. We’re getting busy again. I know you need answers. Maybe after work I could meet you somewhere.”Burnie, D. & Wilson, D. E., eds. (2001). Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife. DK Adult. ISBN 978-0-7894-7764-4. The leopard's rosettes differ from those of the jaguar ( Panthera onca), which are darker and with smaller spots inside. [10] The leopard has a diploid chromosome number of 38. [19] Evangeline?” It was a demand. Nothing less. She couldn’t hire someone, as she clearly had done, without following protocol. Corbett, J. (1955). The Temple Tiger, and More Man-eaters of Kumaon. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Leopards aren’t as large as other big cats, but they’re by no means small! Male leopards weigh between 80-165lbs and females weigh between 45-135lbs. They will reach 28 inches in height on average. In spring 2013, 37 leopard skins were found during a 7-week long market survey in major Moroccan cities. [135] In 2014, 43 leopard skins were detected during two surveys in Morocco. Vendors admitted to have imported skins from sub-Saharan Africa. [136]Although we don’t know for sure, it’s estimated that there are between 4,000 – 6,500 left in the world.

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