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Panthera pardus pardus |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_leopard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_leopard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lankan_leopard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amur_leopard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_leopard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indochinese_leopard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javan_leopard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabian_leopard
July: Raising offspring. Leopards begin raising their cubs, teaching them hunting and self-defense skills.
Dangerous predator. May attack humans. Symbol of strength and stealth in African culture. Leopard hunting is a task for skilled hunters.
Inhabits savannahs, forests, and mountainous areas of Africa. Solitary and nocturnal predator. Feeds on medium and small mammals and birds.
Ambush hunting in dense thickets and bushes Use of decoys and night tracking Best times are dusk and night
Animal is secretive and cautious, requires patience. Pay attention to tracks and behavior. Hunting requires skill and caution.
Meat is dense and fatty with characteristic wild cat flavor. Process immediately after harvest, cool quickly. Remove internal organs carefully. Meat is not consumed as food.
Fillet: Frying, braising
Shoulder: Roasting, braising
Thigh: Braising, soup
Shoulder: Roasting, braising
Thigh: Braising, soup
Braised Leopard Meat with Vegetables (Braising)
Rich flavor with spices
Rich flavor with spices
1. Cut meat into cubes.
2. Brown with onion and spices.
3. Braise until tender.
2. Brown with onion and spices.
3. Braise until tender.
Grilled Leopard Fillet Steak (Grilling)
Juicy and flavorful meat
Juicy and flavorful meat
1. Slice fillet into steaks.
2. Grill 3-4 minutes each side.
3. Serve with sauce and vegetables.
2. Grill 3-4 minutes each side.
3. Serve with sauce and vegetables.
Leopard Herb Soup (Boiling)
Hearty broth with herbal notes
Hearty broth with herbal notes
1. Boil bones and meat until done.
2. Add herbs and vegetables.
3. Serve hot.
2. Add herbs and vegetables.
3. Serve hot.