Big Cat Footprints

Big cats have a leading toe on their paws , unlike dogs which have two parallel toes at the top. Big cats have retractable claws and usually walk with their claws retracted but bring them out when they need to climb up steep slopes or up trees or of, course when they are attacking prey! Dogs cannot retract their claws and their claw marks are easy to see above their toe prints! In short, it's very easy to spot the difference between a dog paw print and a big cat footprint!

Leopard Right Hind Footprint - South Devon Wood February 19th 2024

Leopard footprint in a South Devon wood. Photo Copyright Alex Bowler 2024.

A leopard has walked through a dried up pond on heathland in Dorset. - Photo Copyright Jonathan McGowan

Coloured plaster casts of leopard and puma footprints found in Dorset - Photo Copyright Jonathan McGowan