Big cats are all known as symbol of fear, bravery and cleverness. Their big teeth, their sharp eyes and fast speed as well as their daring nature are fascinated by many. Even some people have tattooed their bodies with cat prints. Leopards are famous for their skin and their speed. They are the most cunning among all the big cats. Below are given some informative facts about leopards.
1. Skin
The most beautiful thing in this animal is its skin. The skin is not only beautiful for its colors but also for its pattern and print. The rosette pattern is not only beautiful but also helps him in camouflage.
2. Snow Leopard
The snow leopard is the only cat that operates in extreme conditions and even then survives. They are found at the top of the world, at Himalayas.
3. Clouded Leopard
The clouded leopard is famous for its longest canines among all the cat species. This makes them look more deadly and add into their dangerous beauty.
4. Armor Leopard
These leopards are the most endangered species of leopards due to the hunting like all other endangered animals.
5. Master of stealth
The best feature of the nature of leopards is that they are the master of stealth. In wild, it is very difficult to find leopards since they can hide themselves real well.
6. Best tree climbers
Another best thing in leopards is that they are the best tree climbers. They not only climb up the tree easily but can take with them their prey which could be twice as heavy as their own body weight. This shows their strength.
7. The black leopard
There are many sub species of leopards among them one is the black leopard. They are totally black but with the same killer qualities. They are called black panthers.
8. Hunt at night
You will not find them killing at the day time usually. The time they start their activities is the night time. They can see in dark and it is always easy for them to catch their prey at night.
9. Caring nature
The female leopard is very caring by nature when it comes to her cubs. She does not leave them till they are able to follow her in the hunting expeditions.
10. Cubs
For the first 6 to 8 weeks, cubs are kept hidden from other animals for the possibility of their death. The mother gives them meat after or at 7th week and they remain at mother’s milk till 3 months after their birth.