Leopard Predation Thread

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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year: "Wim van den Heever knew that if he continued to follow this leopard for another few days, he might witness something special. She was hunting out on the plains of Namibia’s Etosha National Park, where the lack of vegetation meant that a normal leopard-style ambush wasn’t possible. ‘I was amazed to see her trying to stalk in such short grass,’ says Wim. The first hunt he witnessed failed when the wind changed direction and her scent gave her away. But shortly after, a large male springbok started moving in her direction. As he approached, ‘she just disappeared into the short grass,’ says Wim. ‘Then to my amazement, she launched herself at the ram with incredible agility and strength.’"

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