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| Sunday, March 13, 2011 |
| Leopard Facts |
*Pound for pound the Leopard is probably the most evolved predator cat on earth
*Some say they are the most aggressive and feared animal in the world
*They are extremely secretive and solitary animals, only coming together to mate
*They are supreme tree climbers
*They prefer to remain hidden during daylight hours
*They live throughout Asia and Africa
*The leopard is the 4th largest of the "big cats" in the world (only jaguars, lions and tigers are larger)
*For it's size the leopard is the most powerful feline in the world
*Leopards are infamous for their ability to go undetected
*Although most leopards will tend to avoid humans, people are occasionally targeted as prey
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posted by Nature Mad @ 8:16 AM  |
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A cat I'd never want to meet face to face...
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I agree with ellen...don't want to get in their way! Great list. Happy TT! Stop by mine when you get a chance!
sobeit
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I admit the big cats are my favs
Happy TT
http://moondancerdrake.livejournal.com
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They are also very beautiful. So, they will find humans prey at times. Yikes, that's scary. Have a great TT. :)
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Beautiful animals. I love watching the Nature programs about the big cats.
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Bat Masterson says he resembles that!
SJR
The Pink Flamingo
http://thepinkflamingo.blogharbor.com/blog
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I spotted this one as a good one soorrrtyyy I love the sweet bird picture too
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I love them---I wonder if the Florida panther has these traits? I've seen several, but only in captivity. Really great post---and I love the little birdie at the top of the page.
Mine:
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Love the fact files as always Nature.
Have you ever done one on cougars or panthers?
Aline
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