Picture showing the spoor of a leopard
Picture showing the spoor of a leopard
Predator Conservation Trust: Leopard information
Female leopards give birth to between 1 and 3 cubs
after a gestation period of 105 days. Leopards are sexually mature at around 2.5
years of age. Cubs are born in caves, sheltered places among rocks or in hollow
trees. Cubs eyes open at 7 to 10 days. Young attain independence at between 12
and 20 months.
SPOOR
Leopard spoor - front and back paws.
HABITAT AND DISTRIBUTION
In Namibia leopards have a wide distribution and are found throughout the country. They frequent
areas with rainfalls ranging from 100 mm to 800 mm. Leopard can penetrate areas
with less than 100 mm, for example leopard are found along the Orange River in
the Richtersveld National Park which lies at the southernmost extension of the
Namib Desert. Leopards are extremely adaptable and will tolerate a wide variety
of habitats, but seem to prefer areas with rocky outcrops, mountains and
forests. Leopards also occur in semi-desert and desert areas where there is
enough prey. They even occur adjacent to areas of dense human habitation.
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