Leopard

A leopard was a type of animal native to Earth, a carnivorous mammal noted for its unique mottling of spots.

History and specifics[]

A resting leopard remained at high alert. (TOS novel: Best Destiny)

In the 2260s, an epidemic on Earth was fatal to leopards and several other wildlife species. In 2267, the USS Enterprise was assigned to retrieve some leopards from other planets in order to repopulate them on Earth. The crew also brought back members of bear, camel, chimpanzee, hippopotamus, parrot, platypus, rhinoceros, tiger, turtle, and zebra species. (TOS - A Book to Color comic: "Third story")

Nyota Uhura once wore a robe adorned with an image of leopards in jungle grass. (TOS novel: Corona)

Ships named USS Leopard were named for the animal, including Charger-class and Nebula-class starships. (Stardate Magazine vol. 3, Issue 1: "Federation Charger Class Destroyer", Decipher RPG modules: Starfleet Operations Manual, Starships)

Spock believed velociraptors were at least as smart as leopards. (TOS novel: First Frontier)

The skin of sharks on Proxima Centauri II had leopard spot pattens. (TOS - Fortunes of War novel: Dreadnought!)

Snnanagfashtalli resembled an upright leopard with red fur. (TOS novel: The Entropy Effect)

James T. Kirk thought Lieutenant Lu Kok Tak was as fast as a leopard. (TOS novel: From the Depths)