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
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do leopards roar?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are leopards territorial?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Can lions climb trees?
Do they attack other predators?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Elands dangerous?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do impalas eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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