leopard vs cheetah
leopard
Definitions
noun
- the pelt of a leopard
- large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots
Examples
If head-to-toe leopard seems a bit too Big Cat Diary to appeal, then a waterproof rucksack or bumbag in the same print are an easy way to add a distinctive touch to a more classic outfit.
There will be a daily game drive in the park to spot leopards, elephants and tropical birds.
With its elongated snake-like body, the Leopard Moray eel moves very gently from one end to the other in the tank.
cheetah
Definitions
noun
- long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game
Examples
The baboon would keep the goats together as they grazed during the day, giving alarm calls if it spotted cheetahs or leopards.
This may be due to the cheetah's prolonged courtship behavior, which requires extensive territory.
Eventually, of course, the cheetah wins, sinking its teeth into the jugular of the prey and ending its life.
