Leopard Directory

[Ngala]

Mbavala male, also commonly known as "Vin Diesel", is dead (December 2017).

From Ursula Celliers (Facebook):
DEATH OF A LEGEND
After establishing Vin Diesel was in a very poor condition, MPB put out a capture cage to catch him and to establish what was wrong with him. Once he was captured he was taken to Nelspruit for further examination. The vets then established that he was between 13 and 15 years old, his teeth were in very bad condition and the nerves were exposed. It was also found that he had TB. It was then decided to euthanize him because of his poor condition and to end any further suffering. It is a very sad occasion for all those who had seen (and wanted to see) him and a great loss to Sabie Park. However, there is talk that a young leopard has moved into his territory.

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