When discussing taxonomy, or classification, of cats, the word ‘family’ has a very precise meaning, and all cats are in the same ‘family’ which is Felidae. At the sub-family level there is the ...
Most leopards have light fur with dark spots called rosettes. Some leopards are black, and their spots are hard to see.
Though appearing similar with their golden coats and rosette spots, jaguars and leopards are distinct big cats. Jaguars inhabit Central and South American rainforests, while leopards are found across ...