Arabian leopard

The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) is a subspecies of leopard native to the Arabian Peninsula. Historically, leopards had a vast range across Africa and Asia, but by 2019, they had lost up to 75 percent of their territory. The Arabian leopard, in particular, has seen its population decline to critical levels and is listed as endangered.1

Leopards are large cats, typically weighing between 110 to 200 pounds and measuring about 84 inches in length, excluding their tail. They are solitary, nocturnal animals that inhabit bush and forest environments. Leopards are agile climbers and often store their kills in trees. Their diet is varied, including antelopes, deer, and sometimes livestock and dogs. A black form of the leopard is known as the black panther.1