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
Are leopards territorial?
Do leopards roar?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
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?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
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Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is a Suni?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is an impala?
Are Suni endangered?
Do elephants have good memories?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Serval endangered?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are leopards territorial?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
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