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lions as leopards
The '''Leopard''' is a large spotted [[feline]], widely distributed throughout [[Africa]] and [[Asia]].
The '''Leopard''' is a large spotted [[feline]], widely distributed throughout [[Africa]] and [[Asia]].
It is sometimes referred to as the panther, especially rare [[melanism|melanistic]] black leopards (which are also spotted, but black-on-black so that the spots are not readily apparent).
It is sometimes referred to as the panther, especially rare [[melanism|melanistic]] black leopards (which are also spotted, but black-on-black so that the spots are not readily apparent).
The three lions on the royal crest of [[England]] (and on the badge of the England football team0 are known in heraldic terms as 'leopards'.
== Habits ==
== Habits ==