persian (iranian) leopard
PERSIAN (IRANIAN) LEOPARD Scientific Name: Panthera pardus saxicolor Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Physical Adaptations: Retractile claws for holding prey Excellent climbers Keen eyesight & smell Hind limbs larger than fore limbs to facilitate jumping
Primary Diet: Behavioral Adaptations: Solitary
Wild: wild goats, sheep, fallow deer, elk, birds, and swine CARNIVORE
Fun Facts:
Nocturnal, hunt at night Usually drag catch into a tree Territorial
Habitat/Biome: mountainous steppe & coniferous forest
Rough tongue designed to help pull hide from prey animal Belly skin is loose allowing the leopard to be kicked by prey with little chance of injury Persian leopards are extremely rare
Distribution:
Additional Notes:
Northern Iran & Northwest Afghanistan
Gestation: 90 to 105 days Life Span: in captivity 30 years
Status: RARE Special Notes: IUCN Category: Not assessed CITIES Listing:
Information Sources (03/2007): Cleveland Metroparks Zoo animal facts Walkers Mammals of the World World Conservation Red List
Primary Diet: Behavioral Adaptations: Solitary
Wild: wild goats, sheep, fallow deer, elk, birds, and swine CARNIVORE
Fun Facts:
Nocturnal, hunt at night Usually drag catch into a tree Territorial
Habitat/Biome: mountainous steppe & coniferous forest
Rough tongue designed to help pull hide from prey animal Belly skin is loose allowing the leopard to be kicked by prey with little chance of injury Persian leopards are extremely rare
Distribution:
Additional Notes:
Northern Iran & Northwest Afghanistan
Gestation: 90 to 105 days Life Span: in captivity 30 years
Status: RARE Special Notes: IUCN Category: Not assessed CITIES Listing:
Information Sources (03/2007): Cleveland Metroparks Zoo animal facts Walkers Mammals of the World World Conservation Red List
