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Can leopards change their spots?

PoC avatarPosted on February 22, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 22, 2021

No, an individual leopard can’t change their spots once they are fully developed. But the background colour varies considerably across the cats huge distribution. And leopard markings are, in fact, dark spots to rosettes which vary in ‘size, shape, thickness … Continue reading →

Posted in leopard | Tagged amur leopard, cat coats, cat genetics, common leopard, genetics, leopard

Are leopards and black panthers the same?

PoC avatarPosted on January 12, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 13, 2021

Yes, leopards and black panthers are the same but I have to add that the phrase “black panthers” refers to any melanistic (black) large wild cat. As a consequence it also applies to jaguars and pumas (there are no black … Continue reading →

Posted in leopard | Tagged black panther, leopard, melanism, melanistic cat, melanistic wildcats

Are black panthers dangerous to humans?

PoC avatarPosted on November 3, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 3, 2020

Background “Black panthers” normally refers to melanistic leopards. These are leopards that are born black (dark charcoal) because of a genetic mutation. They are called melanistic leopards. I’m referring to the common leopard. Although the term “black panther” can also … Continue reading →

Posted in leopard conflict with people | Tagged big cat, Big Cat Attack, Big Cat Man-eaters, black panther, captive cats, captive leopard, captive wild cats, cat attack!, Cat News, Florida | Leave a reply

4th-century mosaic of leopard attacking an antelope to stay in Britain

PoC avatarPosted on October 22, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 25, 2020

It is hoped that a Roman mosaic from the 4th-century of a leopard attacking an antelope, which was discovered in the grounds of Dewlish House in Dorset in 1974, will stay in the country. It is the sort of historical … Continue reading →

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Do leopards live in China?

PoC avatarPosted on September 21, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 21, 2020

Yes, leopards live in China. If you look at an historical map of the distribution of the leopard you will see that they occupied almost the entirety of China (2002). In fact the leopard probably still has the greatest geographic … Continue reading →

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Do leopards eat monkeys?

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 25, 2020

Yes, leopards eat monkeys but it depends on where the leopard is living. They have an enormous distribution, the largest of all the wild cat species. In “some forested areas leopards take a surprisingly large number of monkeys”1. This should … Continue reading →

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How far do leopards travel each day?

PoC avatarPosted on February 8, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 8, 2020

Distances of 3 to 5 kilometers per day are measured in areas with abundant prey, but in less productive habitats leopards may walk 10 to 20 kilometres during a night’s hunting. That information in the quote above was published in … Continue reading →

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Picture of the death of a leopard – the human/leopard conflict

PoC avatarPosted on February 8, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 8, 2020

The photograph shows a group of men surrounding a dead leopard. The news headline is ‘Human-leopard conflicts increase’. Macho men like to demonstrate their courage and skill in killing leopards who wander into urban environments. This is where a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in leopard conflict with people | Tagged common leopard, india, leopard, leopard conflict with people, leopard facts, pictures of cats | Leave a reply

Leopard curled up on road in West Yorkshire turns out to be a onesie

PoC avatarPosted on February 2, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 2, 2020

WEST YORKSHIRE, UK – OPINION/NEWS: This is an amusing story from Metro.co.uk, and when I first heard it on the radio I had to agree with the presenter, Steve Allen, on LBC, when he mocked the man who thought he … Continue reading →

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Do big cats play with their prey?

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2020

The answer appears to be yes, big cats do play – perhaps ‘toy’ is a better description – with their prey but they do it in a different way to domestic cats. Cat owners often see their cat playing with … Continue reading →

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