18/03/2025
Cheetahs vs Leopards… Can you tell the difference between these two iconic spotted cats? 🐆
While both are found in Tanzania, they have distinct differences in behavior, habitat, and appearance!
Cheetahs are slender and built for speed, whereas Leopards are more thick and muscular.
Cheetahs prefer open plains, whereas Leopards are often found near woodlands and rocky outcrops—or even human settlements.
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals (capable of reaching speeds of up to 70 mph!) and use this to their advantage in the hunt by chasing down prey. Leopards stealthily hunt at night and prefer to ambush their prey.
Lastly, cheetahs have solid black spots, a distinctive black “tear” under their eyes, and a black ring near the tip of their tail, whereas Leopards have rosette-shaped markings all over!
One advantage of booking with Unique Safaris is that our guides are wildlife experts, and they will be able to share all of the information you could ever want to know about each species you encounter on game drives! Learn more at UniqueSafaris.com