An adult leopard typically weighs between about 20 and 90 kilograms (roughly 45 to 200 pounds), with males heavier than females on average.

Basic weight ranges

  • Adult male leopards usually weigh around 31–72 kg (68–159 lb) in many populations, with some sources giving a broader possible range up to about 90 kg (198 lb).
  • Adult female leopards usually weigh around 20–43 kg (45–95 lb), with some populations reported up to about 60 kg (132 lb).
  • Wildlife references often summarize this as leopards averaging roughly 50–90 kg (110–200 lb), while noting that there is a lot of variation by region and individual.

Heaviest and lightest individuals

  • Some especially large wild males in southern Africa have been recorded at over 90 kg (about 200 lb), making them exceptionally heavy for the species.
  • In smaller-bodied populations, such as some in South Africa’s Cape region, males may weigh as little as 20–45 kg (44–99 lb).

Why the weight varies

  • Subspecies, habitat, and prey availability all influence how much a leopard weighs, so leopards from different regions can look noticeably heavier or lighter.
  • Age, sex, and health also matter: young adults and older individuals often weigh less than prime, well-fed territorial males.

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