Bite size stories November

Leopards are fascinating creatures. 

We love learning about these majestic animals and sharing interesting stories about them.

Today we share 3 bite size stories with you:

The Loving Leopard

During the National Geographic programme ‘Eye of the Leopard’, a wild leopard killed a baboon in order to feed herself. However upon noticing an infant baboon clinging to the dead baboon, the leopard amazingly carried the infant up to the safety of the tree to guard her from hyenas. She groomed and cuddled the baby throughout the night, caring for him/her as she would her own cub.

Leopard or panther?

Leopards tend to have distinctive dark spots called rosettes, which create beautiful patterns against their otherwise light fur. Black leopards however have dark fur which makes it difficult to see the spots. They appear almost solid black and are often called black panthers. 

Purring Kitty Cat

Like cats kept as companions, leopards will purr when content. 

They have various vocalizations such as a rasping cough which they perform to announce their presence to other leopards. Leopards growl and spit with a screaming roar of fury when angry.

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This leopard is the Wallingford male, from Sabi Sands western sector, photographed on 31 ‎January 2014.