Leopard – (Panthera Pardus), photograph by Michael Viljoen: The leopard is the most secretive and elusive of the carnivores. They are found in the bushes and riverine forests and also near the thickets on mountain sides or along streams and rivers. Leopards are nocturnal but are also seen during the day.

They are good in climbing trees and can pull large prey up a tree to protect it from other predators. They are solitary and tend to avoid one another except during mating season. They feed on small animals and medium sized antelopes. They breed throughout the year and have a gestation period of three months