Cheetah vs Leopard: Difference Between Spotted Cats
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Cheetahs and leopards might look fairly similar, but they have several differences
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The difference range from their build, hunting style, size, strength, spots they have and prey they feed on
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Spots and coat colour aside, leopards are far bulkier, stronger and generally heavier than cheetahs, built for strength over speed or agility
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Cheetahs, on the other hand, are the fastest land animal and have a need for speed. They are light, agile, and streamlined in their shape
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Cheetahs have solid black dots, while leopards have rosettes, which are dark brown spots with a cluster in the middle
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Both cheetahs and leopards are opportunistic predators with a wide range of potential prey, but their preferences differ
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Cheetahs tend to prefer small to medium sized mammals, leopards can hunt a wider range of prey, including large those that may weigh twice as much as they do
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Leopards and female cheetahs are generally solitary, while male cheetahs often form groups of two to four related individuals
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Leopards' strength enables them to outcompete cheetahs, chasing them away if they intrude on their territory, or even attack them
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