The Leopard

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By StuartJ

Introductory

The Leopard is the fifth largest of the big cats (behind the Tiger, Lion, Jaguar, and Puma) and is the most widely distributed. While some subspecies are listed as Critically Endangered, the Leopard exists in greater numbers than the other big cats and has proved more resilent.

This Hubpage features information about the Leopard on the Internet. If you know of any other links or information that might be included, please let me know. You can contact me via the Guestbook at the bottom of the page, or by the email link to the right.


General Information

Wikipedia: Leopard - A detailed article about the Leopard from the Wikpedia Encyclopedia.

The Cat Survival Trust: The Leopard - Description, behaviour, conservation, further reading, and other basic information about the Leopard and its subspecies.

African Wildlife Foundation - Recent news and factsheet.

bigcatrescue.org - Fact sheet and information about the organisations attempts to preserve the species.

Big Cats Online - Leopards and related big cats.

Leopards, Etc. - Pictures and information on different kinds of leopards. Also has information on how to help preserve these species.

Leopard (Panthera pardus) - Detailed species information. Includes photos and habitat range.

AfriCat - A non-profit organisation based in Namibia to conserve carnivores, especially Leopards and Cheetahs. Species and conservation information, and news.

Leopards - Presents facts about the physical traits, habitat, and social system of leopards. Also lists the most common subspecies.

Tigris Foundation - In the Southeastern tip of Russia, not far from Vladivostok, the last 400 Amur tigers and 40 Amur leopards roam the forests. Tigris Foundation, a Dutch organization founded in 1996, is dedicated to the survival of these endangered cats.

Different Species

The Cat Survival Trust Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) - Species account includes range map and photos.

Saving the Amur Leopard - Species and conservation information about the Amur Leopard.

The Clouded Leopard Project - Information about Clouded Leopards and research and conservation efforts.

North Chinese Leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis) - Brief facts and photos.

Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) - Fact sheet describes this species' appearance, habitat, reproduction, and diet. Includes photos.

Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) - Detailed fact sheet from the Animal Diversity Web.

Afghanistan Leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) - Fact sheet on this endangered feline. Includes a photo.

Related Books on Amazon

Leopards (Wildlife Monographs) Leopards (Wildlife Monographs)
Price: $10.88
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Loli the Leopard (African Wildlife Foundation) (African Wildlife Foundation) Loli the Leopard (African Wildlife Foundation) (African Wildlife Foundation)
Price: $8.95
List Price: $14.95
Leopards (Worldlife Library) Leopards (Worldlife Library)
Price: $10.95
List Price: $17.95
The Last Snow Leopard The Last Snow Leopard
Price: $15.00

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Robin profile image

Robin  says:
2 years ago

Great resource, thanks! This hub would be extremely valuable to students doing research reports; plus, it's interesting to those of us that aren't in school anymore!

Drax profile image

Drax  says:
2 years ago

When I clicked on this I was thinking of Jaguar, the car - but this hub is great, sort of a Leopard 101, as the 'Yanks' would say.. :-) thanks StuartJ...

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wajay_47  says:
2 years ago

Very interesting hub, StuartJ and if a person follows the links, it becomes even more interesting. Very nice hub.

Christopher  says:
4 months ago

Such an amazing creature.Good hub.

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goldendragon  says:
4 months ago

Great list of online resources related to leopards - a beautiful animal. I will check some links you provided.

marissa  says:
3 months ago

i live in Nebraska (if you did not know it's in the middle of the US) ! anyways, it's soooooooooo booooring :( what iz New Zealand like?

Silent-Rumours  says:
2 months ago

thxs for the information of the leopard im a huge fan of animals i like any kind even insects ♥ anyways thxs for the information i needed it for school u helped alot have a great day :)

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