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
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do leopards roar?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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What do spotted hyenas eat?
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Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Can lions climb trees?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
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What is a Brown Hyena?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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