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
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are leopards territorial?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do leopards roar?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How fast can Elands run?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are Warthogs fast?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Serval endangered?
How fast can hyaena run?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Suni endangered?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How big are porcupines?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
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