Source: Flickr user macjewellA leopard by any other name would still seek as sweet . . . but it wouldn't technically be a leopard. You see,even though some people call out these big cat species interchangeably, there is actually quite a contrast among their spots. Take a seek below at photos of each, and then try to ace our big cats quiz!
Cheetah: (Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus) No rosettes here,the Cheetahs enjoy solid, evenly distributed spots.
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Leopard: (Scientific name: Panthera pardus) These cats enjoy a pattern that looks flower like - called rosettes - in large numbers with a slightly different color inside.
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Jaguar: (Scientific name: Panthera onca) Jaguars' markings also include rosetted dots but they sometimes enjoy spots in the middle as well as a darker, or thicker outline. Typically,there are larger rosettes in smaller numbers on this species.
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