Why are Leopards Spotted?

Why are leopards spotted but tigers striped?

Researching 35 species of wild cats with different fur designs, it was found that dense habitats in the trees tend to be home to patterned wild cats. These species are also more likely to be active in the dark. So what does this all mean? The detailed patterns on these wild cats have evolved to help them camouflage in the spaces where they live!

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73 COMMENTS

89901pac May 18, 2019 At 12:15 pm

Very interesting!
89901pac May 25, 2019 At 9:29 pm

You can make bad jokes about cheetahs playing hide and seek.
SunshineSophia June 8, 2019 At 5:14 pm

I never new that!
Kyras1591 December 5, 2019 At 7:25 pm

Facanating
Nicocool December 11, 2020 At 3:42 pm

interesting
reesieroo March 29, 2023 At 8:03 am

I ❤️ CHEETAH‘S SO CUTE
Cutie_Nora March 29, 2023 At 9:16 am

I already knew that leopards use their spots for camouflage, but I thought I’d read it anyway. I love leopards!
ZaeemIsARanger March 29, 2023 At 10:44 am

I better watch out!
starflight14 March 29, 2023 At 12:22 pm

I think that the different patterns help the wild cat’s camouflage in the rainforest
FlowerGirlRanger March 29, 2023 At 1:35 pm

Cool

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