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Leopards are the most elusive animals of the Big Five in Africa.
They are mostly sitting in trees and often hunt either in the early morning or in the evening. When they have caught their prey, they take it up a tree. Many confuse a leopard with a cheetah, however, a cheetah is smaller and slimmer. Also, a cheetah cannot climb a tree, because they have no claws. You can spot leopards in the same national parks as lions.
What are leopards like in the wild.?
Leopards are elusive creatures, under the cover of night and using the surrounding vegetation for camouflage. They prefer not to waste energy chasing prey for long. Instead, they use their intelligence to slowly and stealthily approach their target and then attack it with a leap relying on their strong legs and claws.
Where to find leopards in ?
Leopards inhabit several national parks in Tanzania, including Lake , , and the Conservation Area, including the crater. In the southern national parks, leopards can be found in like Ruaha and Nyerere national park