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
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards roar?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are leopards territorial?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do Suni live?
What do Elands eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Giraffes sleep?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do baboons migrate?
What is a Honey Badger?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Elands look like?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How often do elephants give birth?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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