Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Although they are both diurnal and nocturnal, they are more active during the night and are very covert by nature. This, coupled with their excellent camouflage and the type of habitat they prefer, makes them quite difficult to spot.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are leopards territorial?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do leopards roar?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is an impala?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do they attack other predators?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Suni endangered?
Do lions scavenge?
How big can hippos get?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are cheetahs territorial?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do leopards roar?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How long do Suni live?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Serval endangered?
What does a Serval eat?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
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