Leopard/ Luiperd (Panthera pardus)
This strong, muscular cat is a true master of disguise. Its coat is covered in spots forming rosettes, which camouflages it well in numerous habitat types. An adult Cape leopard weighs around 30 - 40 kg, half that of its northern cousins. It is the apex predator in the Western Cape Its diet includes a wide range of prey, from fish and mice to large antelope. Leopards are very adaptable animals and can be found in a wide range of habitats. Cape Leopards are found in the Mountainous regions of the province These secretive, nocturnal cats are very rarely seen, and having the opportunity to spot one in the wild is a rare privilege.