What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
The leopard is found in most habitats with an annual rainfall of more than 50 mm, and along river courses with less rainfall. They have a wide habitat tolerance and prefer areas of broken country with heavy cover for shelter and hunting, such as rocky outcrops and mountains.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are leopards territorial?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do leopards roar?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
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Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is a Honey Badger?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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