Leopards

What is a distinctive feature of leopards' fur?

• Spotted fur with rosettes

• Striped fur

• Solid black fur

• Fur with zigzag patterns

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Panthera family?

• Cheetah

• Tiger

• Lion

• Jaguar

What is a common prey for African leopards?

• Baboons

• Deer

• Zebras

• Elephants

How do leopards adapt to drought conditions?

• By nibbling on moisture-rich plants

• By migrating to wetter areas

• By drinking from rivers

• By storing water in their bodies

What is one of the biggest threats to leopards?

• Loss of habitat

• Overpopulation of prey

• Excessive rainfall

• Competition with lions

Match the categories to the animals:

• baboons

• a threat to leopards

• cheetah

• Leopard's prey

• humans

• another member of the Panthera species

• tiger

• a leopard predaor

These distinctive big cats are able to​ (a)   to live in many different types of​ (b)   .

• adapt
• environment
• ignore
• habitat
• conform

Explain 2 ways in which people are trying to help leopards.

Why is it important for a female leopard to teach her cubs to hunt and climb?

Predict what will happen to the population of leopards if poachers continue to hunt them.

Answer in a FULL sentence.