COMMON LEOPARD
Story & Narrative
Though the common leopard could be confused with the jaguar, the jaguar is less stocky and have its rosette patterned marking on its coat with no internal spots. DISTRIBUTION : Indian subspecies of common leopard is widely distributed in India, extends into Nepal, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. In Himalayas found upto an altitude of 3000 mts. FOOD : Leopards will kill and eat anything they can over power easily. Breeding : Breed all the year round. Has a gestation period of 87~94 days and gives birth to 1~2 cubs per litter. Common Leopard has been in Darjeeling Zoo since its inception and have done well in captivity.
Caption
Panthera pardus
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