The word leopard stems from the Greek word lion and panther, and in ancient times, it was believed that it is a hybrid of both.
The leopard has featured in the art, mythology and folklore of many countries where it has historically occurred from ancient Greece to Rome.
Due to their stealth and hunting prowess (outstanding hunting skills), leopard were thought to be animal manifestations (performances) of hunting deities (god) in ancient Asia and Africa.
The leopard is smallest of the 4 big cats after the tiger, lion and jaguar.
Leopard show a great diversity in coat color and rosette patterns. Their rosettes are circular in East Africa but tend to be squarer in southern Africa and larger in Asian populations. Their yellow coat tends to be paler and cream-colored in desert populations, more gray in colder climates, and of a darker golden hue in rainforest habitats. Overall, the fur under the belly tends to be lighter-colored and of a softer, downy type. Solid black spots in place of open rosettes are generally seen along the face, limbs and underbelly.
Tiger is a powerful hunter with sharp teeth, strong jaws and an agile body.
Tiger is the largest member of the cat family. It is also the largest land-living mammal whose diet consists entirely of meat. The tiger’s closest relative is the lion. Without the fur, it is difficult to distinguish a tiger from a lion, but the tiger is the only cat with striped fur. Tiger range in size from 165-170 pounds. Total length range from 7 to 12 feet.
Tiger can move quickly and quietly. Springing with ease, tigers can cover 15 feet in one leap; they can jump long distance over obstacles and land. The tiger rarely climbs trees, but swims well.
DIFFERENCE OF LOCATION
A major testimony to the leopards’ survival skills is the fact that it has the largest east-west distribution of any big cats. Leopard can be found throughout Africa apart from the north of the