Leopards are carnivores and they eat a variety of prey, including antelopes, gazelles, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, warthogs, and smaller animals such as rodents, birds, and reptiles. They typically hunt at night and use their sharp claws and powerful jaws to kill their prey. Leopards have a unique hunting technique called the "ambush kill" where they patiently wait for a suitable prey to come close before pouncing on it and suffocating it to death. They have long canine teeth used to grab and pierce.
They drag and hoist their kill into to the safety and security up into trees to keep and protect from scavengers while consuming.
What do leopards eat?
Leopards are opportunistic hunters and they will eat whatever prey is available. However, they have a preference for larger animals that provide them with a substantial amount of food. They typically eat their prey whole, starting with the internal organs and then moving on to the meat. Leopards also eat bones and skin, which provides them with essential nutrients.