Is leopard cub mortality high?
Cub mortality is fairly high and is estimated at 50% in the Kruger Park. Cubs left alone by the mother are sometimes killed by lions, hyenas, jackals, and even African wild dogs. Pythons could also be a factor.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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What are the leopards breeding habits?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
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Do leopards roar?
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Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
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