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What Is a Group of Leopards Called?
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A group of leopards is known as a "leap" or a "prowl." A leap of leopards usually consists of a mother and two or three cubs, which stay until they have matured to 18 to 24 months of age and have learned to successfully hunt on their own.
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Males typically accompany a female in estrus for just a week or so before parting. Leopards usually go out of their ways to avoid contact with each other, living in solitude on their home ranges. They do not tolerate intrusion; with the exception of mating, unexpected encounters between the nocturnal animals can lead to fights.
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