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 leopards territorial?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do leopards roar?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is an impala?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How big do Serval get?
How big are porcupines?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How big can hippos get?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
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