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
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do leopards roar?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are leopards territorial?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
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Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How big can hippos get?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What do porcupines eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Elands eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do impalas eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
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What is an Eland?
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