Leopards (Panthera pardus) are one of the four 'big cats' of the genus Panthera. They range in size from one to just over two metres long, and generally weigh between 30 and 70 kg. Some males may grow over 90 kgs. Females are typically around two-thirds the size of males. For its size, the leopard is the most powerful feline in the world next to the jaguar.

Most leopards are light tan or fawn with black rosettes, but their coat color is highly variable. There are smaller rosettes and spots on the head.

Originally, it was thought that a leopard was a hybrid between a lion and a panther, and the leopard's common name derives from this belief; leo is the Latin word for lion, and pard is an old term meaning panther. In fact, a "panther" can be any of several species of large felid. In North America panther means puma and in South America a panther is a jaguar. Elsewhere in the world a panther is a leopard. Early naturalists distinguished between leopards and panthers not by color (a common misconception), but by the length of the tail - panthers having longer tails than pards (leopards).

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leopards or tigers and xp's and 7's just does not love each other. Or my wife has some secret protocols on her mac.
pakusevskij (ced pakusevskij) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:22:38 -0000
leopards or tigers and xp's and 7's just does not love each other. Or my wife has some secret protocols on her mac.
Great news! Rusty, the Zoo's red panda, is back on exhibit again! He can be seen at the old porcupine exhibit near snow leopards.
SantaBarbaraZoo (Santa Barbara Zoo) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:13:41 -0000
Great news! Rusty, the Zoo's red panda, is back on exhibit again! He can be seen at the old porcupine exhibit near snow leopards.
I believe that leopards are the future
djrich (Richard Whyley) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:05:56 -0000
I believe that leopards are the future
anyone for leopards? #winaleopard
betsymartian (Betsy) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:39:16 -0000
anyone for leopards? #winaleopard
Attention Wrestling Fans in Portland (KEN) - The Leopards will be at Evergreen High School in Vancouver for the Pac... http://bit.ly/6dySnf
zillahsports (Doug Davis) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:17:54 -0000
Attention Wrestling Fans in Portland (KEN) - The Leopards will be at Evergreen High School in Vancouver for the Pac... http://bit.ly/6dySnf
RT @seanabirdd: Leopards Never Change their Spots!
herbsss (Shanie Herbert) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:22:02 -0000
RT @seanabirdd: Leopards Never Change their Spots!

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