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?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are leopards territorial?
Do leopards roar?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are Suni social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Elands look like?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do baboons migrate?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do porcupines eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is a Serval?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Elands dangerous?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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