The national emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has changed several times since 1997. The current one was introduced in 2006 and depicts a leopard head, surrounded by an elephant tusk to the left and a spear to the right.
Behaviour
Leopards like their space.They are predominantly nocturnal, solitary animals, but each individual has a home range that overlaps with its neighbors. Males have a larger range, and a single male’s range will often overlap with the range of several females. Ranges are marked with urine and claw marks.
Here are 10 facts about these amazing big cats.
- Leopard Spots Are Called Rosettes. …
- Leopards Like to Spend Time in Trees. …
- Leopards Are the Smallest of the Big Cats. …
- Leopards Are Fast Runners. …
- Leopards Are Found on Several Continents. …
- Leopards are Solitary Animals. …
- Leopards Will Eat Almost Anything. …
- Leopards are Ambush Predators.
Fast Facts: Leopards
Scientific Name: Panthera pardus
Common Name(s): Leopard, pard, pardus, panther
Fast Facts: Leopards
Scientific Name: Panthera pardus
Common Name(s): Leopard, pard, pardus, panther
Basic Animal Group: Mammal
Size: 22–22 inches tall, 35–75 inches long
Weight: 82–200 pounds
Lifespan: 21–23 years
Diet: Carnivore
Habitat: Africa and Asia
Conservation Status: Endangered or Near Threatened depending on location
