Cheetah:
* Spots: Solid black spots, no rosettes (circles with a central dot).
* Body shape: Slender and long legs, small head.
* Tail: Long and thin, often with a black ring at the end.
* Face: Often has black tear streaks running from the corner of the eyes to the mouth.
Leopard:
* Spots: Rosettes, which are circular spots with a central dot. The rosettes are usually darker in the center than the outer rings.
* Body shape: Stockier and more muscular than a cheetah.
* Tail: Long and bushy, with rings along the length.
* Face: Usually doesn't have black tear streaks.
Here are some online resources you can use to see photos and compare the differences:
* Google Images: Search for "cheetah" and "leopard" and look at the images.
* National Geographic: They have great photos of both animals on their website.
* Animal websites: Websites like the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) or the African Wildlife Foundation have excellent photo galleries.
By comparing the photos side-by-side, you'll be able to easily distinguish between the two beautiful cats!