What does the leopard diet consist of?
Leopards take a wide range of vertebrate prey, ranging from mice to wildebeest, and including baby giraffes, a wide variety of antelope, hares, primates, small carnivores, porcupines, ground roosting birds, reptiles and even fish. They also eat fruit and readily scavenge.
In the Kruger Park impalas are taken more than any other antelope.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are leopards territorial?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do leopards roar?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do leopards mark their territories?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do lions have enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Suni eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Serval endangered?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is an Aardwolf?
Can lions climb trees?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?