How are cheetahs and leopards similar?

They are both members of the to the cat family (but are of different genera). * They both have yellow fur with black spots (though with different patterns). read more

Leopards have yellow fur while cheetahs are tan. Cheetahs are known to hunt their prey during daytime whereas Leopards generally hunt during the night. They also differ in other physical and behavioral characteristics. Cheetahs are known for their speed; they are one of the fastest animals on the planet. read more

Cheetahs and leopards have a very similar coat pattern, so much so that many people can’t tell the difference. Both of their coats are true yellow, with black spots of some form. Since the genes required to create these patterns are very similar, cheetahs and leopards also experience many of the same aberrant colour morphs. read more

Also differentiating cheetahs from leopards and other big cats are their semi-retractable claws, which give them a good grip of the surface when they are in pursuit of their prey, and their inability to roar. Cheetahs purr or yelp instead of roaring. Leopards, on the other hand, can roar, growl, and even grunt. read more