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 are the leopards breeding habits?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are leopards territorial?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do leopards roar?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do leopards mark their territories?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
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Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
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Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do Suni eat?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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Do leopards roar?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
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How big are porcupines?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
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