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
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are leopards territorial?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do leopards roar?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How fast can Elands run?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do lions communicate well?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How big can hippos get?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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