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
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are leopards territorial?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do leopards roar?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do leopards roar?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions communicate well?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do lions scavenge?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How fast can Elands run?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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