Leopards

The genus Panthera, a member of the feline family Felidae, contains five living species, the leopard being one of them. The leopard is a long-bodied cat with a big cranium that has comparatively short legs when compared to other wild cats. The leopard stands out for its expert camouflage, opportunistic hunting style, varied diet, strength, and capacity to adapt to a wide range of environments, including dry and mountainous regions.

Another significant danger to baboons in the wild is leopards. Leopards is one of the predators of baboons that eat baboons. They often follow their prey before pouncing on it, similar to lions and cheetahs, and are frequently far too powerful for an animal like a baboon to defend themselves against. Prior to charging at their victim and biting them severely with their very powerful jaws, leopards would pursue their target stealthily.

Leopards are particularly challenging for baboons to avoid, since they spend a lot of time in trees. Because of the way a leopard's spotted coat often blends in with tree leaves, it can be quite challenging for a baboon to see one approaching. When it comes to defending oneself from leopards, baboons have quite effective defenses.