The Eastern leopard is regarded as a reclusive species that only interacts with other people during mating season. After spending 13–14 months with their mother, cubs can become fully independent and separate from her.
Recently, contrary to earlier studies, unique behavior of adult predators was seen in the Leopard National Park. Two adult females dwell nearby: a mother and a daughter who have both succeeded in having kids.
Using a video trap, the sociable leopards were discovered: first, an adult female appeared on the camera, then, two minutes later, a smaller female.
Only in the 1970s and 1980s were instances of interactions between adult female Eastern leopards documented.
Scientists have seen two moms who have learned to benefit from their close proximity to one another. One mother stayed with the kittens while the other searched and then led the group to its meal.
Their mutual aid was undoubtedly made possible by these links.
The observations of Umka and her daughter allowed for the confirmation of this hypothesis.
