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 other predators prey upon leopard?
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Why are leopards so seldom seen?
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Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do leopards mark their territories?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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