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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Indian_leopardIndian leopard - Wikipedia

    The Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) is a subspecies of the leopard (P. pardus) widely distributed on the Indian subcontinent. It is threatened by illegal trade of skins and body parts, and persecution due to human-leopard conflict and retaliation for livestock depredation.

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  4. animalia.bio › indian-leopardIndian Leopard - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

    The Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) is a leopard subspecies widely distributed on the Indian subcontinent. The Indian leopard is one of the big cats occurring on the Indian subcontinent, along with the Asiatic lion, Bengal tiger, Snow leopard and Clouded leopard.

  5. bigcatsindia.com › indian-leopard-facts-andIndian Leopard - Facts, What do they Eat? Where to spot Leopard?

    The Indian leopard is a solitary, elusive and nocturnal Big Cat of Indian Jungle. These behaviors, combined with a natural aloof mentality and stealthy habits make it an apex predator in its habitat. Although being a powerful swimmer, it does not like water.

    • Leopard / Indian Leopard
    • Panthera
    • Felidae
    • Pantherinae

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  7. www.wwfindia.org › common_leopardCommon leopard | WWF India

    Learn about the Indian leopard or common leopard, a small and adaptable big cat that lives in various habitats across India. Find out its key facts, characteristics, conservation issues and WWF-India's initiatives to protect it.

  8. www.natureinfocus.in › animals › 10-things-you-need10 Things You Need To Know About Indian Leopards

    • From the Land of Spots and Stripes. Leopards (Panthera pardus) belong to the genus of big cats and are closely related to lions, tigers, and jaguars.
    • Hiding in Plain Sight. A distinct morphological feature of leopards are the spots or rosettes that are seen on their coats. Compared to the similar-looking jaguars, leopards have smaller rosettes which are placed closer together.
    • View from the Tree-top. Leopards are masterful climbers and usually spend their day hidden among the trees or within caves. Not only are they skilled climbers, they can also jump from one tree to another to navigate their way through the forest or to attack unsuspecting prey.
    • Food for Thought. Leopards mainly feed on ungulates like deer, pig, primates and domestic livestock. They are ambush predators and stalk their prey before pouncing on the animal and breaking its neck.

  9. wii.gov.in › leopard_status_2022Status of Leopards in India | Wildlife Institute of India, an ...

    Mar 28, 2024 · A report on the current status and conservation of leopards in India, based on data from various sources. Download the report (6.24 mb) to learn more about leopard distribution, population, threats and management.

  10. indianexpress.com › article › explainedWhat the 2022 Status of Leopards in ... - The Indian Express

    Mar 2, 2024 · There are an estimated 13,874 leopards in India, up from 12,852 in 2018, according to the ‘Status of Leopards in India, 2022’ report, released by the Union Environment Ministry on February 29. Here is what the report says, and what the general situation for leopards is like in India.