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
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are leopards territorial?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do leopards roar?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How big are porcupines?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do cheetahs eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How big do Serval get?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is a Suni?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?