The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the the smallest of the four"big cats", found in a range of colors from pale yellow to gray tochestnut and its body is covered in black spots. Leopards can be found in Asia,South Asia, and India. Leopardseat gazelles, deers and sometimes hunt monkeys and birds.They live in  forests, mountains, grassland and deserts. Leopards livefor up to 20 years. Leopards areactive at night and sleep inthick brush or in trees duringthe day. They are good swimmers and fast runners.