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a
: a large strong cat (Panthera pardus) of southern Asia and Africa that is adept at climbing and is usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes
called also panther
b
: the fur or pelt of a leopard
2
: a heraldic representation of a lion passant guardant
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An accompanying impact campaign was designed to bolster the snow leopard population by promoting livestock protection methods that do not harm leopards and by connecting local communities with snow leopard conservation efforts.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Their gorgeous beige-and-brown leopard-print pony skin upper is flanked by the brand’s signature star and a swerve in anthracite metallic leather — on dove-gray suede —set off with orange laces.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Large cats including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, ocelots, jaguarundis, pumas, lynxes, and bobcats are banned from private ownership, according to Connecticut state statutes.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
For eight years, Ruth has cared for and rehabilitated non-native exotic animals like bearded dragons, guinea pigs, sugar gliders and leopard geckos in hopes of one day finding them a forever home.
—Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Their gorgeous beige-and-brown leopard-print pony skin upper is flanked by the brand’s signature star and a swerve in anthracite metallic leather — on dove-gray suede —set off with orange laces.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Large cats including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, ocelots, jaguarundis, pumas, lynxes, and bobcats are banned from private ownership, according to Connecticut state statutes.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
For eight years, Ruth has cared for and rehabilitated non-native exotic animals like bearded dragons, guinea pigs, sugar gliders and leopard geckos in hopes of one day finding them a forever home.
—Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leopard. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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leopard
noun
leop·ard
ˈlep-ərd 
: a large strong cat of southern Asia and Africa that has a brownish buff coat with black spots arranged in broken rings
called also panther
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