Leopard resting on a tree branch
The leopard is one of the most adaptable big cats, found across a vast range spanning sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its strength and agility, the leopard regularly hauls large prey up into trees to keep it safe from scavengers. Its spotted coat provides near-perfect camouflage in dappled forest light.
Average Length
1.6 m
Average Weight
60 kg
Lifespan
12-17 years
Top Speed
58 km/h
WildAtlas insight
High elusiveness
This species is naturally difficult to observe in the wild, even where it is known to occur.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Mammal
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Social behavior
- Solitary
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
Quick Facts
Leopards are the most widespread wild cat species.
They haul prey up into trees to keep it away from scavengers.
Melanistic leopards are commonly called panthers.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Nocturnal
Social Structure
Solitary
Gestation Period
90-105 days
Litter Size
2
Predators
Lions, Tigers, Humans
Found in Parks
Where should you look for leopard? Explore each park's biome, habitat, and local conditions. Population, density, and sighting trends will shape future park specific insights.
Eravikulam National Park
Kerala
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Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve
Karnataka
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Jim Corbett National Park
Uttarakhand
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Ranthambore National Park
Rajasthan
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Kanha National Park
Madhya Pradesh
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Pench National Park
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
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Mudumalai National Park
Tamil Nadu
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Sariska Tiger Reserve
Rajasthan
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Melghat Tiger Reserve
Maharashtra
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Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Bihar
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Nagarhole National Park
Karnataka
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Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
Maharashtra
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Gir National Park
Gujarat
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Simlipal National Park
Odisha
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Bandipur National Park
Karnataka
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Silent Valley National Park
Kerala
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Kuno National Park
Madhya Pradesh
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Indravati National Park
Chhattisgarh
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Bandhavgarh National Park
Madhya Pradesh
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Periyar National Park
Kerala
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Panna National Park
Madhya Pradesh
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Rajaji National Park
Uttarakhand
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