Tiger, cheetah and leopard can be identified by the stripes and spots on their body.
The tiger has returned to the forests of Gujarat after 32 years. State forest officials have confirmed the presence of a male Royal Bengal Tiger in Ratan Mahal Wildlife Sanctuary in Dahod district. This has been seen for the first time in 32 years. The movement of the tiger has been captured on camera between Ratan Mahal and Jhabua and Kathiwada areas of Madhya Pradesh. After this, efforts have been made to keep a constant eye on him.
Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia says, the arrival of the tiger shows the qualities of Gujarat’s ecosystem. This state, known throughout the world as the last refuge of Asiatic lions, has now joined those rare Indian states where all three members of the cat family, lion, leopard and tiger are found. Let us know with this excuse that what is the difference between tiger, leopard and cheetah and how can they be identified by looking at it.
Leopard: Confirm with rose shaped spots
Leopard is more powerful than leopard. Its maximum length is 6.2 feet. In size it is smaller than a tiger and larger than a leopard. Leopard can run at a speed of 58 kilometers per hour. The spots on the leopard’s body are called “rosettes” because they are shaped like roses. These spots are their biggest identity.
Leopard can run at a speed of 58 kilometers per hour.
Leopards have their own territory, and they leave scratches, urine scent marks, and feces on trees to warn other leopards. They make insects, fish, deer and monkeys their prey. Leopards are pioneers in climbing mountains and like to rest on the branches of trees.
Female leopards give birth to two or three cubs every time. The sounds of leopards are different. To make other leopards aware of their presence, they have to make a harsh sound. They growl when angry and when happy they growl like a domestic cat.
Cheetah: Identify by two black stripes near the eyes.
Cheetah is most found in Africa and central Iran. Its biggest identity is the tear mark. There are two long black stripes on his face running from the eyes to the nose, which look as if there are lines of tears under the eyes. Leopard and tiger do not have these marks.
The tear marks present near the eyes confirm that it is a cheetah.
This is the fastest running animal. It is capable of running at a speed of 80 to 128 km per hour. The physical characteristics of the cheetah include a light body, long slender legs and a long tail. Cheetah takes three steps in one second, and covers a distance of seven meters in one step. Cheetahs are always tired and work only 12% of the day.
Cheetahs’ bodies are designed to support movement, with claws acting like studs on football boots for extra grip when running, while their long, muscular tails act as rudders, helping them make sharp turns. The cheetah hunts mostly during the day and does not roar, but rather growls, chirps, hisses and growls.
Tiger: straight stripes are the biggest identity
It is easiest to identify a tiger. The white downwards dark straight stripes on the orange fur present on its body confirm that it is a tiger. Tigers hunt alone and search for food alone at night. They especially eat big animals.
Tigers hunt alone and search for food alone at night.
Unlike most members of the cat family, tigers are good swimmers. They spend most of their time in pools or streams. With a running speed of 65 km/h, a tiger’s roar can be heard up to three kilometers away. The stripes of no two tigers are the same. Their fur has its own unique pattern.
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