When do leopard cubs become independent?
Young leopards can become independent at the young age of a year but often stay with the mother until they are about two years old in order to learn all the skills required for their survival. Full maturity is reached at about three years.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are leopards territorial?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
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?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do leopards roar?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
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?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
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