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

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