Leopards are well known for the climbing ability - ascending and descending trees head first.  Leopards are strong and agile creatures.  Primarily nocturnal hunters, leopards are most frequently seen in daylight hours resting in the branches of trees, or protected by rocky areas or long grass.

Female leopards care for their offspring for almost two years.  In this time period they only leave their cubs to hunt.  Occassionally a mother will return to her cubs with small prey that is still living to allow them to practice their hunting skills.