Types of Leopards in the World

7 June,2024

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Found in sub-Saharan Africa, this is the most common type of leopard.

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African Leopard

Native to the Indian subcontinent, this leopard subspecies is found in diverse habitats such as forests, grasslands, and urban areas.

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Indian Leopard

Also known as the Far Eastern leopard, this subspecies is critically endangered and primarily found in the Russian Far East and northeastern China.

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Amur Leopard

Native to the Arabian Peninsula, this leopard subspecies is critically endangered and highly adapted to arid and mountainous habitats.

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Arabian Leopard

Also known as the Caucasian leopard, it is found in various countries including Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and the Caucasus region.

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Persian Leopard

This subspecies is found in parts of Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

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Indochinese Leopard

Endemic to Sri Lanka, this leopard subspecies inhabits a variety of habitats ranging from dry forests to rainforests.

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Sri Lankan Leopard

Endemic to the Indonesian island of Java, this leopard subspecies is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

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Javan Leopard