leopard
Africa's spotted stalker
A leopard is a large wild cat native to Africa and Asia, distinguished by its tawny coat marked with dark rosette-shaped spots.
Leopards are solitary, agile hunters known for dragging prey into trees.
The phrase a leopard can't change its spots means fundamental nature doesn't change.
Snow leopard is a related but distinct species found in Central Asian mountains.
Circular ornamental clusters
- spotsDetects or marks
- markingsIdentifying visual features
- coatOuter garment or layer
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
dappled · camouflage · fur · pelt · speckled · blotched · melanistic · coloration
Energy transfer rate
- cunningSly, scheming cleverness
- ferocityExtreme violent intensity
- royaltyPayment for usage rights
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
coat of arms · spots · stealth · African folklore · Zulu · Benin · strength · warrior
Pursuit of quarry
- stalkPlant's vertical support
- pounceSudden attack leap
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- preyAnimal being hunted
claws · fangs · carnivore · kill · powerful · nocturnal · solitary · territory
Roam stealthily
- lurkHide while observing
- silentProducing no sound
- creepStealthy, slow movement
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
elusive · camouflage · shadow · unseen · cryptic · concealment · patience · surprise
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
- CITESWildlife trade agreement
vulnerable · protection · wildlife trade · sanctuary · population · breeding · reintroduction · preserve
Quick and light-moving
- quickMoving with speed
- gracefulElegant in movement
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- litheSupple and graceful
supple · climber · leaping · swift · acrobatic · flexible · coordinated · powerful
Tropical grassland ecosystem
- jungleDense tropical forest
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
- AsiaLargest continental landmass
India · Sri Lanka · grassland · woodland · mountain · rocky · terrain · range
Guided wildlife viewing trip
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- photographyCreating images from light
- binocularsHandheld dual-lens magnifier
- sightingInstance of perceiving something
tracking · reserve · guide · ecotourism · Kruger · Serengeti · Masai Mara · big five
rosettes
Circular ornamental clusters
pattern · dappled · camouflage · fur · pelt · speckled · blotched · melanistic · coloration · pigmentation
power
Energy transfer rate
heraldry · coat of arms · spots · stealth · African folklore · Zulu · Benin · strength · warrior · totem
hunt
Pursuit of quarry
prey · claws · fangs · carnivore · kill · powerful · nocturnal · solitary · territory · instinct
prowl
Roam stealthily
stealthy · elusive · camouflage · shadow · unseen · cryptic · concealment · patience · surprise · approach
endangered
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
CITES · vulnerable · protection · wildlife trade · sanctuary · population · breeding · reintroduction · preserve · extinction
nimble
Quick and light-moving
lithe · supple · climber · leaping · swift · acrobatic · flexible · coordinated · powerful · muscular
savannah
Tropical grassland ecosystem
- jungleDense tropical forest
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
Asia · India · Sri Lanka · grassland · woodland · mountain · rocky · terrain · range · territory
subspecies
Taxonomic rank beneath species
game drive
Guided wildlife viewing trip
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- photographyCreating images from light
- binocularsHandheld dual-lens magnifier
sighting · tracking · reserve · guide · ecotourism · Kruger · Serengeti · Masai Mara · big five · expedition
- AfricaEgypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania
- mammalsbears, bats, sheep, cats, anteater
- African wildlifeelephant, African elephant, lion, hippo, elephants
- ambush predatorscrocodile, alligator, trapdoor spider, anglerfish, praying mantis
- Beastsbeast, monster, predator, bull, elephant
- big catslion, lioness, cub, cougar, lion cub
- snow leopardSpotted highland feline
- leopard printPattern of rosettes
- leopard skinLarge cat's hide
- leopard spotsDistinctive feline coat markings
- leopard sealSpotted Antarctic marine carnivore
- leopard cubYoung spotted wild cat
leopards, leopardess, leopardskin, leopardesses, leopardskins, leopard seal, leopard frog, leopard gecko