Whole-genome research found that Cape Floristic Region leopards are smaller, genetically distinct, and isolated from other ...

A hidden population of South African leopards has revealed a remarkable evolutionary story. Researchers analyzing entire ...

An African black leopard featured in "The Black Leopard: My Quest to Photograph One of Africa’s Most Elusive Big Cats." (Will Burrard-Lucas) Though films like “Black Panther” and “Cat People” have ...

Leopards are among the most widespread carnivores today, living in a wide range of habitats, from deserts to rainforests, and from the lowland plains to the mountainous highlands. Over the past ...

A Concordia-led research team revealed direct evidence of the presence of the African leopard in the Campo Ma'an Conservation Area, southern Cameroon for the first time in more than 20 years. The ...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that South Africa's petite mountain leopards are not struggling but represent a distinct ...

The leopard stands out as an elusive, versatile, and adaptable animal. Researchers have just published the first genomic data for the African subspecies of the leopard. The results showed an ...

Kruger National Park and the leopard study areas -- Study areas -- Physiography -- Seasons -- Flora -- Impact of humans on Kruger National Park -- Study methods and response of leopards to humans -- ...

Turns out, the mythical African black leopard really does exist. Biologists shot rare footage of the sleek big cat walking majestically in Kenya -- the first time the animal has been photographed in ...

Africa’s leopards, like this one in Botswana, are increasingly under threat. Shutterstock In recent years, ecologists have been able to confirm the existence of species previously thought to be lost ...

For centuries, the Lozi people of Zambia’s Barotseland region have worn the skins of wild cats at special events and ceremonies. Now, in a bid to save the animals, they are switching to fake fur. “Our ...

Leopards are among the most widespread carnivores today, living in a wide range of habitats, from deserts to rainforests, and from the lowland plains to the mountainous highlands. Over the past ...