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Leopards Might Have Walked Alongside Neanderthals
By Charles Q. Choi published
Leopards may have roamed across Italy alongside Neanderthals, according to a newfound leopard fossil dating back no more than 180,000 years.
Adorable Clouded Leopard Cub's Birth Signals Conservation Success
By Kacey Deamer published
The clouded leopard is one of the rarest cat species in the world.
Feline Friends: Leopard Cats Likely Domesticated in Ancient China
By Megan Gannon published
Wild leopard cats may have been domesticated by farmers in China more than 5,000 years ago, according to a new study of feline fossils.
Surprise! Infrared Camera Reveals Black Leopard's Hidden Spots
By Tia Ghose published
The black leopard of the Malaysian Peninsula actually has hidden leopard spots, which can be revealed using infrared cameras.
In Photos: A Leopard's Secret Spots
By Tia Ghose published
Here's a look at magical black leopards whose complex patterns of spots are visible under infrared light. The leopards grace the Malaysian peninsula.
Facts About Leopards
By Alina Bradford published
They're the largest cat species that regularly climbs trees.
Big Cats Eat Dogs in India, Leopard Poop Reveals
By Megan Gannon published
By examining leopard poop in rural India, scientists discovered that the big cats have a surprising favorite food: domestic dogs.
Rare Clouded Leopard Cub Welcomed to Denver Zoo
By Elizabeth Peterson published
A female, clouded leopard cub has joined the Denver Zoo's two existing cubs of the same species in an effort to breed the rare cats.
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