Catching a Catnap

Leopards are nocturnal cats, preferring to hunt in the cover of darkness. So what do you do if you need to be up all night? Catch a few winks during the day, of course!

View from the Top

Agility is one of the leopard's best traits. They climb great heights to see better, hunt better and survive better.

It's Almost Dinner Time

Successful hunters, leopards are also better at eating. Simply because they're not fussy eaters! Their diet includes fish, hoofstock (such as deer, gazelles and impalas), monkeys, rodents, birds and even bugs.

Strike a Pose

The majestic feline looks us squarely in the eye, reminding us that, on their turf, they're the boss!

Leap of Faith

When springing into action, a leopard can jump forward, as far as 6 metres!

Why the Long Face?

Probably because he's been spotted! Leopards are one of nature's most elusive creatures, preferring to lurk in the shadows and live a largely solitude life.

True Colours

Leopard coats are perfectly coloured and patterned to blend into a myriad of backdrops - forests, scrub jungles, tall grasses, rocks, you name it, they've got it covered.

A Real Rockstar

In the Right Spot at the Right Time

Extremely secretive and silent, leopards are ambush hunters, and have a knack for catching prey off guard, often giving them the upper hand.

Hey, how about a little privacy, human?

Leopards survey their territory regularly, often stopping to spray their scent along the way, marking an invisible barrier to keep intruders out. Their scent also signals their availability to mate.

A Leopard Cannot Change its Spots

The leopard's spots are uniquely shaped rosettes that not only look good but lend themselves to being the perfect camouflage.

A Walking Enigma

Spot the Difference

Waiting for Nightfall

Strolling through the rocky outcrops, this leopard waits for darkness to blanket the hills.

Size Doesn't Matter

Leopards are the smallest of the four Big Cats, but they're certainly not any less fierce than the rest!

Out of the Shadows

Rarely sighted during the day, this leopard basks in the warm glow of the setting sun.

If Looks Could Kill