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Leopards. By: Jessica. Habitat. Usually found near mountain sides or beside rivers Almost everywhere in Africa Mostly nocturnal Ground and in trees Often hide their food in trees. Eating Habit. Don’t need water because the liquid in their preys body is enough
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Leopards By: Jessica
Habitat • Usually found near mountain sides or beside rivers • Almost everywhere in Africa • Mostly nocturnal • Ground and in trees • Often hide their food in trees
Eating Habit • Don’t need water because the liquid in their preys body is enough • When hunting must watch for predators • Hunt little animals like birds and big animals like kudu and springbok
Appearance • Male 60-80 pounds • Female leopard 50-70 pounds • Live up to 20 years old
Behavior and Other Interesting Facts • Baby leopards are normally born in groups of 2 and 4 • Cubs open their eyes after ten days • Yellow/Orange with black spots or white with black spots
Resources • Zoo in the Wild • http://www.naturalia.org/zoo/indexing.html • African Wildlife Gallery • http://www.sa-venues.com/wildlife/default.htm