Clever Hunting Techniques Of Leopard
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Leopards use a variety of hunting techniques, including spotted coats, to camouflage themselves in the dappled light of night
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They also approach their prey with their heads low and legs bent to avoid being seen
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Leopards stalk their prey slowly and quietly over long distances
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They can wait in an ambush position for prey that is moving closer
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For example, a leopard may hide in the branches of a tree to ambush antelope that come to feed on fallen flowers
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Leopards make a brief, explosive charge at their prey, reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h
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Leopards use their sharp teeth and hooked claws to attack their prey. They bite their prey in the throat or at the nape of the neck
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Leopards carry their prey up trees to eat. They have been known to carry carcasses weighing over 110 pounds up vertical tree trunks
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