There they can eat in safety. Leopards are very widespread and are also adaptable to different environments. They live in Africa and parts of Asia as far north as Siberia. They hunt in forests, grasslands, dry scrublands, and even in some cities. Some have black fur, particularly those living in the dense forests of Southeast Asia. Scientists are not certain how dark fur is helpful to these leopards, which are often called black panthers. Perhaps it hides them among the deep shadows of the trees.
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