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Leopard, Cheetah and Jaguar?

What is the difference between

Leopards and jaguars belong to the Genus Panthera, while cheetahs are from Genus Acinonyx, though all are part of the Felidae family and are carnivorous

Cheetahs have 4 subspecies found in Africa and central Iran, Leopards have 8 subspecies located in Africa and Asia and Jaguars are present in North and South America

Cheetahs inhabit diverse landscapes like the Sahara and Serengeti savannahs, Leopards range from steppes to rainforests and Jaguars prefer tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Cheetahs have a tawny fur and evenly distributed black spots, Leopards have a golden fur with black rosettes and Jaguars have a tan yellow fur with larger rosettes on their heads, legs, and paws

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, Leopards have cunning hunting techniques, including stalking and ambushing and Jaguars have a powerful bite that targets the skull of their prey

Cheetahs hunt during the day, Leopards are solitary, except when mating or raising cubs, and often take their prey up a tree and Jaguars are solitary swimmers

Leopards can run up to 58 km/h, jaguars up to 80 km/h, and cheetahs can reach speeds of 130 km/h

Leopards are stronger and heavier compared to the more agile and flexible cheetahs whereas Jaguars are the strongest in terms of sheer physical strength among the three

Cheetahs have solid black spots and distinctive black facial streaks, Jaguars' rosettes contain one or more central dots, while leopards have smaller rosettes without central dots