Leopard (disambiguation)
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The leopard
(Panthera pardus) is a big cat now chiefly found in sub-Saharan Africa.
Leopard can also refer to:
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Leopard
The leopard , Panthera pardus, is a member of the Felidae family and the smallest of the four "big cats" in the genus Panthera, the other three being the tiger, lion, and jaguar. The leopard was once distributed across eastern and southern Asia and Africa, from Siberia to South Africa, but its...
(Panthera pardus) is a big cat now chiefly found in sub-Saharan Africa.
Leopard can also refer to:
Animals:
- Amur LeopardAmur LeopardThe Amur leopard , also known as the Far Eastern leopard, Korean leopard, and Manchurian leopard is one of nine recognised subspecies of leopard. It is a wild feline predator native to the mountainous areas of the Russian Far East. It used to inhabit the forests of Korea and China, but it has...
(pardus orientalis), related species of Northeast Asia - Snow LeopardSnow LeopardThe snow leopard is a moderately large cat native to the mountain ranges of South Asia and Central Asia...
or ounce (Uncia uncia), related species of Central Asia - Clouded LeopardClouded LeopardThe clouded leopard is a felid found from the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast Asia into China, and has been classified as vulnerable in 2008 by IUCN...
(Neofelis nebulosa), related species of South/Southeast Asia - Leopard catLeopard CatThe leopard cat is a small wild cat of South and East Asia. Since 2002 it has been listed as Least Concern by IUCN as it is widely distributed but threatened by habitat loss and hunting in parts of its range...
(Prionailurus bengalensis), wildcat species of Southeast Asia - Leopard (pattern)Leopard (pattern)Leopard is a term used to describe a spotted color pattern, particularly in the hair coat or skin of animals, but also used to describe spotting patterns in plants and fabrics...
, the spotting pattern characteristic of Leopards - Leopard complexLeopard complexThe leopard complex is a group of genetically-related coat patterns in horses. These patterns range from progressive increases in interspersed white hair similar to graying or roan to distinctive, Dalmatian-like leopard spots on a white coat. Secondary characteristics associated with the leopard...
, the genetic alllele responsible for leopard-spotting in horses - LeopardusLeopardusLeopardus is a genus consisting of small spotted cats mostly native to Middle and South America. Very few range into the southern United States. The genus is considered the oldest branch of the part of the cat family to cross into the Americas, followed by the genera Lynx and Puma...
, another genus of small cats
Machines:
- Leopard 1, a German main battle tank (1965-)
- Leopard 2Leopard 2The Leopard 2 is a main battle tank developed by Krauss-Maffei in the early 1970s for the West German Army. The tank first entered service in 1979 and succeeded the earlier Leopard 1 as the main battle tank of the German Army. Various versions have served in the armed forces of Germany and twelve...
, a modern German main battle tank (1979-), used by the armed forces of Germany and several other countries - Leopard 2ELeopard 2EThe Leopard 2E is a variant of the German Leopard 2 main battle tank, tailored to the requirements of the Spanish Army, which acquired it as part of an armament modernization program named Programa Coraza, or Program Armor...
, a modern Spanish tank. - Leopard (rocket)Leopard (rocket)Leopard is the name of a British double stage experimental rocket, which was launched between 1959 and 1962 eleven times from Aberporth. The Leopard has a flight altitude of 20 kilometres, a launch mass of 1.5 tons and a length of 6 metres....
, a British rocket - HMS LeopardHMS LeopardEleven vessels of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS Leopard after the leopard:* The first Leopard was a 34-gun ship launched in 1635 and captured by the Dutch in 1653....
, name of several Royal Navy ships - French destroyer LéopardFrench destroyer LéopardThe Léopard was a Chacal class destroyer of the French Navy. As one of the large destroyers of her time, she was designed to escort convoys, large naval units, or serve as a light cruiser in remote sectors of the French Empire...
, warship of World War II - South Devon Railway Leopard classSouth Devon Railway Leopard classThe Leopard class were four 4-4-0 saddle tank broad gauge designed for passenger trains but were also used on goods trains when required. They were built by the Avonside Engine Company for the South Devon Railway, but also operated on its associated railways...
, a South Devon Railway 4-4-0ST steam locomotive, and the class of similar locomotives - Leopard (car)Leopard (car)Leopard 6 Liter's Roadster is a classical sport-style luxury car designed by entrepreneur Zbysław Szwaj. The car is produced by a privately held Polish company Leopard Automobile Mielec Sp. z o.o.. Zbysław Szwaj is the company co-founder, designer, and also the designer of the Gepard car.-...
, luxury car designed by Polish designer for Sweden-based company - Nissan LeopardNissan LeopardThe Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
, Japanese luxury sports car - Leyland LeopardLeyland LeopardThe Leyland Leopard was a mid-engined single-deck bus and coach chassis built by Leyland between 1959 and 1982. It was popular with bus and coach operators throughout the British Isles...
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Other:
- The LeopardThe LeopardThe Leopard is a novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa that chronicles the changes in Sicilian life and society during the Risorgimento...
, a novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa - The LeopardThe Leopard (film)The Leopard is a 1963 Italian film by director Luchino Visconti, based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's novel of the same name.-Cast:* Burt Lancaster as Prince Don Fabrizio Salina* Claudia Cardinale as Angelica Sedara / Bertiana...
, a film by Luchino Visconti - Leopard syndromeLeopard syndromeLEOPARD syndrome - is part of a group called Ras/MAPK pathway syndromes - is a rare autosomal dominant, multisystem disease caused by a...
, rare autosomal dominant multisystem disease, associated with high numbers of surface skin lesions - Leopard (heraldry)Leopard (heraldry)The leopard or lion passant guardant is a frequently used charge in heraldry. It mostly appears in groups of three, which are positioned over each another.-Heraldic and zoological leopards:...
, a heraldic beast - Mac OS X v10.5Mac OS X v10.5Mac OS X Leopard is the sixth major release of Mac OS X, Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. Leopard was released on 26 October 2007 as the successor of Tiger , and is available in two variants: a desktop version suitable for personal computers, and a...
, known as Leopard, the sixth major release of Apple's Mac OS X operating system. - Half FlorinHalf FlorinThe Half Florin was an attempt by English king Edward III to produce a gold coinage suitable for use in Europe as well as in England . The half florin was largely based on contemporary European gold coins, with a value of three shillings...
or Leopard, English coin of Edward III - Leopard, a locally monthly magazine based in AberdeenAberdeenAberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
, ScotlandScotlandScotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
See also:
- Leopards (disambiguation)Leopards (disambiguation)Leopards are members of the Felidae family.Leopards may also refer to:* AFC Leopards, a soccer club* African Leopards, an African rugby union representative team* Dongguan Leopards, a basketball team* Essex Leopards, a British basketball team...