Leopard (PANTHERA PARDUS)
Family : Felidae
Population : 18000-20000
Habitat : Evergreen, dry and wet
deciduous forests, scrub forest, rocky outcrops with
grassy areas.
Most Active : At night
Size : Body length 1.85-2.15m, weight
39-67kg
The Indian Leopard prey upon deer, cattle, dogs, lizard,
rats and birds. The Panther is terestrial and travels
upto 80km in one night. In the Jungle the Panther
live in rock shelters and small caves next to water holes
with grassy areas. |