Leopards stamp catalogue

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The leopard or panther (Panthera pardus) is a large cat in the Felidae family. It is found in Asia and Africa. It is the most common of the big cats, which also used to occur in Europe. The cheetah and the snow leopard are not leopards. More

The leopard (Panthera pardus) or panther is a large cat from the Felidae family. It is found in Asia and Africa. It is the most common of the big cats, which used to occur in Europe. In many places the species has disappeared or is declining in numbers. The leopard has short legs and a broad round head. It has spots, some of which are in rosettes. These spots can also be seen on the black panther. The lion is the most closely related species. The snow leopard is more closely related to the tiger than to the leopard. The cheetah is more closely related to the puma and not to the leopard. The cheetah and snow leopard do not belong in this section. This also applies to the clouded leopard. Due to its wide distribution, the leopard is found near people. Yet humans are not on leopards' menu. Only sick or injured animals attack people. A cat in a corner also makes strange jumps. There are some notorious man-eaters. So the leopard is feared and admired by people. He is therefore frequently depicted on postage stamps.

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670

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Oldest item

Leopard (1900)