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
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do leopards roar?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What do impalas eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Elands eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
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