Silence and stealth are the trademarks of this ultimate predator. Leopards are the smallest of the large cats (which include lions, tigers, and jaguars) and are the most widespread, with subspecies found in Africa and Asia. Although a powerful and clever hunter, leopards are not always at the top of the food chain. In Africa, lions and packs of hyenas or wild dogs can kill leopards; in Asia, a tiger can do the same. Leopards go to great lengths to avoid these predators, hunting at different times and often pursing different prey than their competitors, and resting in trees to keep from being noticed.