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
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are leopards territorial?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do leopards roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Serval endangered?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Can the female lion roar?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What does a Serval eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
When do young lions become independent?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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