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Scientific Classification
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Mammalia
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Scientific Name
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Panthera pardus
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Size
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22 – 28 in. tall at the shoulder
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Weight
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62 – 198 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Spots and small rosettes
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Life Span
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Wild: 12 – 17 yrs.
Zoos: up to 24 yrs.
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Habitat
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Savanna, grassland, rainforests, etc.
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Diet
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Carnivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Varies by region
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Predators
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Humans, tigers, lions, bears
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Location
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Africa and Asia
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Conservation Status
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Vulnerable
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