How much does a leopard eat per day?
Leopards can consume anything from 8 to 17 km of meat in 12 hours. Normal daily consumption would be in the region of 1.5 to 2 km. The average interval between kills is about seven days.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are leopards territorial?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do leopards roar?
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How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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