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Leopard. The leopard, Felis pardus, is one of the largest of the cats, being exceeded in size only by the lions and tigers. The color is usually some shade of buff, irregularly marked with spots of black. The species is a native both of Africa and Asia. The body of this fierce and rapacious animal is about four feet long. From the great flexibility of the limbs and spine, it can take surprising leaps, swim, crawl, and ascend trees.

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