- It occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa, in small parts of Western and Central Asia, a small part of European Russia, and on the Indian subcontinent to Southeast and East Asia.
- Natural habitat: Forest, Savanna, Shrubland, Grassland, Rocky areas (e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks), Desert.
- It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
- Contemporary records suggest that the leopard occurs in only 25% of its historical global range.
Indian Leopard
- Indian leopard is a leopard subspecies widely distributed on the Indian subcontinent.
- The species Panthera pardus is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List
- Leopards have survived outside protected areas in many parts of India since historical times.
| Cheetahs | Leopards |
| They prefer to hunt in the day | They usually hunt in nights |
| Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. They can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 103 km/h (64 mph) in three seconds. | Leopards, on the other hand, only reach a top speed of about 58 km/h (37 mph) but they are super climbers (as they have retractable claws) and good swimmers. |
| Cheetah is much lighter and taller | Leopards are the shortest of the big cats, although they are strong and bulky – strong enough to pull their prey up trees in order to protect their meal. |
| IUCN – Vulnerable | IUCN – Vulnerable |
