Black leopard

Black leopards are nocturnal and have reflective layers in their eyes that absorb light efficiently. They can see things six to seven times better than humans in the dark. They also have an acute sense of smell. They use the “flemen response,” a behavior in which they curl their upper lip to reveal their upper teeth and inhale, to detect other animals and their surroundings. Known as the “ninjas of the forest,” leopards have the ability to sprint at speeds of up to 64 kilometers per hour. It is an endangered and protected species with declining populations worldwide.

- Scientific name: Panthera pardus
- Classification: Mammalia > Carnivora > Felidae