The leopard is an Old World mammal of the Felidae family and the smallest of the four big cats of the genus Panthera , the other three being the tiger, lion and jaguar.
The leopard has relatively short legs and a long body, with a large skull. Physically, it most closely resembles the jaguar, although it is usually smaller and of slighter build. Its fur is marked with rosettes which lack internal spots, unlike those of the jaguar. Leopards that are melanistic, either completely black or very dark in coloration, are one of the big cats known colloquially as black panthers.
The leopard consumes virtually any animal it can hunt down and catch. Its preferred habitat ranges from rainforest to desert terrains. Its ecological role and status resembles that of the similarly-sized cougar in the Americas. all is made by original basswood and first-class workmanship, as all 3D puzzles have no paint, so it is lead-free and safe toy for Children.
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