Leopards can be identified by their distinct roar, according to new research. Check out the findings and photos!

The roar of a leopard resembles the sound of a saw cutting wood and seems identical, but in reality, each animal of this species has its own distinct voice. This conclusion was reached by scientists after conducting research in the Nyerere National Park in Tanzania. The results of the study are published in the journal Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation.

There is very little scientific research on the topic of leopard roars. By analyzing the specific characteristics of their calls, each animal can be identified: the low-frequency series of so-called 'pulses' can be heard over a distance of at least one kilometer. Animals produce these sounds to locate mates or defend their territory.

Moreover, the roar is not dependent on gender: both males and females produce this sound. For the study, specialists set up 64 stations with cameras and microphones across the 450 square kilometers of Nyerere Park, placed in trees, along roads, and trails.

Autonomous recording devices allowed for the recording of leopard roars independently of video footage. After analyzing the collected data, scientists found that the accuracy of identifying a leopard by its calls exceeded 93%.

Experts believe that the bioacoustic method for studying leopard behavior can be applied over much larger areas. This will facilitate population assessments and aid in the conservation of this rare species. Leopards are listed in the "red list" of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and are classified as vulnerable due to human activities.

"Identifying the unique roars of leopards is an important, yet still quite basic discovery. Once again, the findings illustrate how little we know about leopards and large predators in general," summarized one of the researchers, Jonathan Grocott.

As a reminder, in Odessa, a leopard attacked a zoo worker. The man sustained multiple bites and was hospitalized in serious condition.

Previously, scientists captured an image of Bornean clouded leopards using a camera trap, which is a rare sighting of these extraordinary animals.