Leopard
Panthera pardus
About Leopard
Stealthy solitary big cat, excellent climber; commonly uses rocky kopjes and woodlands for ambush hunting.
Physical Characteristics
Spotted coat, muscular build, 30–90 kg depending on sex and region.
Habitat
Woodland, riverine forest, kopje and savanna edge habitats.
Diet
Carnivorous — medium-sized mammals, primates and birds.
Behavior
Nocturnal/crepuscular, solitary; stores kills in trees.
Quick Facts
Best Viewing Times
Dusk to dawn; dry season near watering points and rocky outcrops.
Best Viewing Locations
Serengeti kopjes, Ngorongoro rim, Ruaha rocky areas.
Where to Find Leopard
Katavi National Park
Katavi, Tanzania, Rukwa
Remote wilderness with spectacular seasonal wildlife concentrations.
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Mahale Mountains National Park
Mahale, Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania, Kigoma
Mountain and lakeshore park famous for chimpanzees and remote wilderness.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro, Tanzania, Arusha
UNESCO World Heritage area containing the Ngorongoro Crater.
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Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Southern Tanzania, Lindi / Pwani / Morogoro
Large southern park (formerly Selous) with riverine habitats and large wildlife populations.
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Ruaha National Park
Ruaha, Tanzania, Iringa / Dodoma
Vast remote park famed for predators and large elephant herds.
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