Leopard Leaps Are Impressive, but the Numbers Are Estimates

Leopards are powerful jumpers: zoos cite estimates of up to about 6 metres forward and 3 metres upward. These are approximate maximum figures, not distances guaranteed for every leap; they depend on the animal, its run-up, the surface, and how a jump is measured. Leopards also often rely on stealth and tree-climbing when hunting, not just long jumps. The illustration is AI-generated.