indian leopard (panthera pardus fusca) in a zoo : (pix sanjiv shukla)

agile asia background branches broad canine carnivora carnivore cat cave claws climbing coat crevice den ears elusive family felid felidae fragmentation fusca golden growls grunts habitat hollow hunter indian legs leopard loss mammal meows muzzle nocturnal opportunistic pale panthera pardus pattern paw poaching purrs roars rosette short solitary spots spotted strong swimmer tail teeth threat threatened trade tree unique versatile vocalizations whiskers wildlife yellow yellowish-brown