George Schaller holding snow leopard cub. credit: D.DeMello©Wildlife Conservation Society
Did you know?
- Leopards have long been preyed upon by man.
- Their soft, dense, beautiful fur has been used for ceremonial robes and coats. Different parts of the leopard the tail, claws and whiskers are popular as fetishes.
- Leopards have a reputation as wanton killers, but research does not support the claim.
- In some areas farmers try to exterminate them, while in others leopards are considered symbols of wisdom.
- If captured, Leopards do well in captivity and some have lived as long as 21 years.
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