Leopards

The leopard is the smallest of the four big cats, the other three being the tiger, lion and jaguar. Once distributed across eastern and southern Asia and Africa, from Siberia to south Africa, the leopards range has decreased because of hunting. The leopard has relatively short legs and a long body with a large skull. It is similar to the appearance of the jaguar. The difference is that the leopards spots are smaller and more packed than those of the jaguar. It can reach speeds up to 58 kph (36 mph). It can also climb up trees while carrying a large carrcass. A beautiful but dangerous cat.