Leopard

Used in:

• II Nephi 9:121 [21:6]
• II Nephi 12:92 [30:12]

What does the Book of Mormon state?

• Always used as a metaphor
• The Book of Mormon never states that leopards existed in the New World

At face value - Did leopards exist in the New World?

• Yes

Statement

• Leopard species in the New World
• Jaguar
• Ocelot
• Oncilla
• Margay
• Multiple sources

Assessment

• Leopards are endemic to Mesoamerica