Spotted Leopard Skin
by Theresa Tahara
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Spotted Leopard Skin
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Theresa Tahara
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Photograph - Digital Photography
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The animals' dark, rosette-like markings, and those of other wild cats, are evolution's response to the creatures' surroundings and to whether they hunt by day or night, say researchers at Bristol University.
Cats that hunt on open, rocky ground by daylight tend to have evolved plain-coloured coats, while those that pounce from rainforest tree branches typically sport dappled fur. In each habitat, the cat's markings improve its camouflage and make it a more effective predator.
For smaller cats, fur colour can help them hide from larger carnivores.
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May 24th, 2020
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