carnivore Available for Adoption

Leopard

Years Old

male

Gender

Mammal

About

The Common Leopard is one of the most adaptable big cats, found across forests, grasslands, and mountainous regions of India, including Himachal Pradesh. Recognised by its golden-yellow coat with black rosette-shaped spots, it is a solitary and primarily nocturnal predator. Leopards feed on deer, wild boar, monkeys, and smaller mammals, helping maintain ecological balance by regulating prey populations. Despite their adaptability, they face threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. The Common Leopard is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, ensuring the highest level of legal protection in India.