Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Leopards do this to safeguard their prey from other predators such as lions, African wild-dog and hyenas. These predators have been known to drive a leopard off its kill in order to obtain the food.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do leopards roar?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
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?
Are leopards territorial?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
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Do they attack other predators?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do lions eat carrion?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are Elands dangerous?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is an impala?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How long do Suni live?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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