Is the number and size of a leopard's spots constant throughout their life? This question is important to me, so I would ask all of you to drop whatever it is that you are doing and spend the next several hours on this question. Thank you in advance.
2006-12-13 15:34:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
yes, the spost are on the animals skin, and this area is associated with a pigment in the fur
2006-12-13 15:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by derek v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leopard spots do not change. They are identifying marks like our fingerprints, and are not just in the fur but the skin as well. Zoologists, trainers, etc. use spots to keep track of different leopards.
2006-12-13 15:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by retzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That saying is a metaphor for people who cannot, or will not, change. A leopard's spots may change as they age, but they will always have spots.
2006-12-13 15:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the pattern of spots on its fur has a genetic origin and doesn't change.
Interestingly, a lion's spots may change. Cubs are born with spots which disappear as they grow older.
2006-12-13 16:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by Vango 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it will be same for all its life.
2006-12-18 00:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by greatmangentletrue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋