Leopard Quiz: Test What You Know!

Key Points:
Welcome to the Leopard Quiz! Do you consider yourself an expert on one of the world's most elusive big cats? Are you curious to see how much you know about the fascinating and powerful leopard?
This quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge of leopards, their behavior, habitat, and more.
Put your thinking cap on and get ready to test your knowledge with our Leopard Quiz!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the leopard?
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- Panthera tigris
- Panthera pardus
- Panthera leo
- Felis catus
- What is the average lifespan of a leopard in the wild?
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- 12- 15 years
- 14-18 years
- 2-5 years
- 6-8 years
- Where do leopards live?
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- North America
- Africa and Asia
- Australia
- Africa
- What is the average weight of a male leopard?
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- 81-100 lbs
- 61-80 lbs
- 80-200 lbs
- 41-60 lbs
- What is the average weight of a female leopard?
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- 61-80 lbs
- 20-40 lbs
- 41-60 lbs
- 81-100 lbs
- What is the average length of a leopard?
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- 4-6 feet
- 4-5 feet
- 5-6 feet
- 3-4 feet
- What type of habitat do leopards prefer?
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- Rainforests
- Deserts
- Tundra
- Grasslands
- What is the main food source for leopards?
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- Meat
- Fish
- Insects
- Plants
- What is the name of a group of leopards?
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- Pride
- Pack
- Leap
- Herd
- What is the gestation period for a leopard?
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- 70-80 days
- 90-105 days
- 60-70 days
- 90-100 days
- What is the name of a baby leopard?
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- Joey
- Chick
- Cub
- Calf
- What is the maximum running speed of a leopard?
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- 40 mph
- 30 mph
- 50 mph
- 20 mph
- What is the primary threat to leopard populations?
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- Habitat loss and hunting
- Natural disasters
- Habitat loss
- Hunting
- What is the name of the black variation of the leopard?
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- Cheetah
- Panther
- Jaguar
- Black leopard
- What is the name of the white variation of the leopard?
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- White leopard
- Polar leopard
- Snow leopard
- Albino leopard
Interesting Facts About Leopards
Leopards are one of the most fascinating big cats in the world, known for their elusive nature, incredible strength, and unmatched agility. These powerful predators have captured the imaginations of people for centuries and continue to captivate wildlife enthusiasts today. However, there's much more to leopards than their striking spots and impressive hunting skills.
Here are some interesting facts about leopards:
Leopard Behavior: Captivity vs the Wild
Leopards prefer to live alone and interact with others mainly during mating and raising offspring. They are primarily active at night, using this time to hunt rather than sleep. Leopards are arboreal and can often be found in trees. Their spotted fur provides excellent camouflage, allowing them to blend in with the leaves and foliage of the trees they inhabit.
It's important to remember that leopards are wild cats, they will always prefer the wild to being held captive.
Leopards face mistreatment not only in the wild but also in captivity. Many leopards are exploited for entertainment purposes, performing tricks in circuses or living in inadequate conditions in zoos or as private pets. These living conditions can lead to repetitive behaviors such as pacing, circling, and excessive grooming, which can cause skin irritation and bald patches.
Some leopards even resort to self-mutilation such as chewing on their own legs. Shockingly, private ownership of leopards is quite common, with reports of several hundred leopards being kept in cages or poor conditions in India after conflicts with humans. Leopards are also often used as photo props, and some individuals view keeping big cats as a symbol of status.


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