How much does a leopard eat per day?
Leopards can consume anything from 8 to 17 km of meat in 12 hours. Normal daily consumption would be in the region of 1.5 to 2 km. The average interval between kills is about seven days.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are leopards territorial?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do leopards roar?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Suni social animals?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Serval endangered?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do hippos eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do they attack other predators?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How big can hippos get?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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