Mammals
Indian Leopard
A master of camouflage that hauls its meals into the treetops, far from rivals.
Quick Facts
Scientific name
Panthera pardus fusca
Animal group
Mammals
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Forests, rocky hills, and grasslands
Conservation status
Vulnerable
Conservation status is based on the IUCN Red List and reviewed by our conservation team every year.
About This Animal
Leopards are the most adaptable of the big cats, at home in dense forest, rocky hills, and even the edges of towns.
Habitat & Range
Indian leopards are found across the Indian subcontinent. Living close to people brings conflict, making coexistence work vital to their future.
Diet & Behavior
Mostly nocturnal and solitary, leopards stalk prey with patience, then often drag it up into a tree to eat in safety.
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