Cheetah and Leopard
The difference between Cheetah and Leopard can be a difficult task to many people.
- Cheetah has spots while Leopard has Rosettes.
- Body size the Cheetah has smaller body male weigh 54 kgs while Leopard has bigger body male weigh 70 kgs.
- Tail shape, Cheetah Tail is flat while Leopard Tail is tubular in shape.
- Facial Marking, The Cheetah has black line at the corner of the eye down the cheeks while Leopard lack. Cheetah eyes are amber in color while Leopard eyes are more green blue in color.
- Claws structure, Cheetahs lack retractable claws because the need to speed up in running while Leopards has retractable claws.
- Behavior, Cheetahs are Diurnal active during the day, While the Leopards are nocturnal active during the night.
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| Cheetah yawning in the Maasai Mara. |
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| Leopard on the spot during the day. |
