This is for the true leopard, panthera pardus, which does not include the clouded leopard. (As much as I love those little guys)
The African leopard is the most famous sub-species within panthera pardus. But it might not be Frontier's pick, due to their education and conservation message. They don't always do things this way, but they've surprised us by choosing species like the Himalayan brown bear, instead of the more famous Russian brown bear or Kodiak bear, and the Formosan black bear instead of North American black bear, and the West African lion instead of East or South African.
That being said, many assume Amur leopard, because of it's critically endangered status. They're also stunningly beautiful:
I love their longer fur, reddish amber tint, and they look remarkable in the snow. There's even something prehistoric about them.
For me it's a tie between the Amur and the Sri Lankan leopard. These guys are the biggest leopard subspecies, possibly due to being the only leopard that faces no competition from lions or tigers:
They're also gorgeous and strongly in need of conservation. On top of this, their appearance is a good balance between the African and Amur, so players could also makeshift African or Amur leopard habitats in sandbox, by turning off habitat needs and using the Sri Lankan leopard as a substitute.
I love all leopards though, and it would be a pleasant surprise to see any of them in the future. Thoughts? What do you think would be an ideal use of leopards in planet zoo? (if at all)
The African leopard is the most famous sub-species within panthera pardus. But it might not be Frontier's pick, due to their education and conservation message. They don't always do things this way, but they've surprised us by choosing species like the Himalayan brown bear, instead of the more famous Russian brown bear or Kodiak bear, and the Formosan black bear instead of North American black bear, and the West African lion instead of East or South African.
That being said, many assume Amur leopard, because of it's critically endangered status. They're also stunningly beautiful:
I love their longer fur, reddish amber tint, and they look remarkable in the snow. There's even something prehistoric about them.
For me it's a tie between the Amur and the Sri Lankan leopard. These guys are the biggest leopard subspecies, possibly due to being the only leopard that faces no competition from lions or tigers:
They're also gorgeous and strongly in need of conservation. On top of this, their appearance is a good balance between the African and Amur, so players could also makeshift African or Amur leopard habitats in sandbox, by turning off habitat needs and using the Sri Lankan leopard as a substitute.
I love all leopards though, and it would be a pleasant surprise to see any of them in the future. Thoughts? What do you think would be an ideal use of leopards in planet zoo? (if at all)
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