Search


Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Both sexes are territorial and usually forage alone. Males hold territories of about 0.2 sqkm and females about 0.07 sqkm. the range of a male territory may cross those of several females. Territories of neighbouring males do not overlap, but during the non breeding season subordinate and juvenile males will be tolerated in the dominant territory of another male. Female home ranges generally overlap, with females tending to remain within their home range. Males are likely to move annually. It has been observed that Thick Tailed Bushbabies, both male and female, will actively defend their territory by tackling each other with their fists and vicious bites. Their fights often end in death to one of the animals. they show aggression towards any intruder or any form of danger by cocking their ears, staring with wide eyes, open mouthed baring of the teeth and growling and spitting. They may also rear up on their hind legs with raised hands, ready to grab and bite.

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How do Elephants Communicate?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

How big do Klipspringers get?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

Are Suni social animals?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

Do leopards roar?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

Can Serval be kept as pets?

What is an impala?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

When do hyaenas hunt?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

What is the lifespan of an impala?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

How do elephants use their tusks?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

What do cheetahs eat?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

Are hippos dangerous?

How fast can cheetahs run?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are leopards territorial?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What does a Serval eat?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?