Let's start with looking at the differences in those big cats that have black on tan spots; the cheetah, the leopard, and the jaguar.
The IKs* are fairly simple, and if you can remember them, you will never have trouble telling these black & tans apart again!
Cheetah IK: Believe it or not, the only big cat with simple round black spots is the cheetah.
Leopard IK: This cat has a flower-like pattern of black spots called rosettes. They are the same size all over the body. There is a slightly different fur color inside each one. Yellow leopards and snow leopards have this pattern.
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Okay, so what cat is in the photo above?
Look for my next post on the patterns of clouded leopard vs snow leopard.
Interesting in learning more about big cats?
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