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 very susceptible to disease?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are leopards territorial?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do leopards roar?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions often become man eaters?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do Elands eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are Serval endangered?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Suni endangered?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do porcupines eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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