When do leopard cubs become independent?
Young leopards can become independent at the young age of a year but often stay with the mother until they are about two years old in order to learn all the skills required for their survival. Full maturity is reached at about three years.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
Do leopards roar?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do leopards mark their territories?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are leopards territorial?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are Suni endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are lions territorial?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How long do Suni live?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is an Eland?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
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