When do leopard cubs become independent?
Young leopards can become independent at the young age of a year but often stay with the mother until they are about two years old in order to learn all the skills required for their survival. Full maturity is reached at about three years.
More frequently asked questions on the Leopard
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do leopards roar?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are leopards territorial?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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What is a Serval?
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Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
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