Leopards mate by copulation, in which the male mounts the female from behind. Leopards' sexual acts are relatively brief, lasting between a few seconds to a few minutes. Leopards, unlike several other big cat species, do not engage in lengthy mating rituals. The male and female may separate after copulation, and the female will bear the pregnancy until she gives birth to a litter of cubs. Following mating, the female may go through a gestation period of 90 to 105 days before giving birth to a li