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Wait, so the Leopards in the Transvaal Low Veld were smaller than they are now?
Also, Indian and East African Leopards are around the same size?
So, there is confirmation of Somali Leopards being the same size as Cape Leopards?
Here is a more recent weight measurement and estimate for Somali Leopards.
"Females average only 50 to 60 pounds (23-27 kg) and males are 50 percent larger, or 34.5-40.5 kg."
Source: Big Cats By Tom Brakefield
I assume you're basing it off of what was about Pocock?
Pocock only looked at musuem specimens that I'm aware of and I'm not sure how many he actually reviewed.