{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Taxon",
  "slug": "leopard",
  "name": "Leopard",
  "scientificName": "Panthera pardus",
  "category": "Mammal",
  "summary": "The leopard is a powerful, secretive big cat found across Africa and parts of Asia, recognized by its golden coat covered in rosette spots. Leopards are exceptional climbers that often haul prey heavier than themselves into trees to keep it from lions and hyenas. They are highly adaptable, can run up to 58 km/h (36 mph), and typically live 12 to 17 years in the wild.",
  "conservationStatus": "Vulnerable",
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Animalia",
    "phylum": "Chordata",
    "class": "Mammalia",
    "order": "Carnivora",
    "family": "Felidae",
    "genus": "Panthera"
  },
  "stats": {
    "weightKg": 60,
    "lengthM": 1.9,
    "topSpeedKmh": 58,
    "lifespanYears": 15
  },
  "facts": [
    {
      "label": "Scientific name",
      "value": "Panthera pardus"
    },
    {
      "label": "Diet",
      "value": "Carnivore"
    },
    {
      "label": "Habitat",
      "value": "Forest, savanna, mountains, and scrub"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifespan",
      "value": "12–17 years in the wild"
    },
    {
      "label": "Weight",
      "value": "30–90 kg (66–200 lb)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Top speed",
      "value": "58 km/h (36 mph)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Conservation status",
      "value": "Vulnerable (IUCN)"
    }
  ],
  "range": {
    "nativeRange": "An enormous range across sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia.",
    "continents": [
      "Africa",
      "Asia"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "citation": "Stein, A. B. et al. (2020). Panthera pardus. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.",
      "url": null
    },
    {
      "citation": "Estes, R. D. (1991). The Behavior Guide to African Mammals. University of California Press.",
      "url": null
    },
    {
      "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Panthera pardus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.",
      "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Panthera_pardus/"
    }
  ],
  "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leopard/",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/leopard/",
    "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page."
  }
}