There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 30 Nov. '17: "A large and mature territorial male leopard attempts to hunt a herd of impala until his presence was blown by a variety of Tree Squirrels alarming call, leaving him to carry on with his search for a potential meal."
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 04 Dec. '17: "A young unknown male leopard was found attempting to stalk a large herd of impala just after sunset within an open area. This time of the year, with so many impala lambs that have been born, we are sure that he was able to secure a meal."
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 06 Dec. '17: "A beautiful male leopard was seen hunting impala but failed a few attempts and decided to lie down and rest on a termite mound."
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 08 Dec. '17: "A large male Leopard becomes active as night falls when he starts his attempts to potentially secure himself a meal."
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 11 Dec. '17: "A dominant territorial male leopard makes his way through his territory, scent marking and contact calling a nearby female that is in oestrus."
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 12 Dec. '17: "A mature elderly male leopard hoisted a Common Duiker kill up a Marula tree and was feeding on it this morning, right next to Suite 6 at Earth Lodge."
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 18 Dec. '17: "A majestic fully grown male Leopard was resting on a termite mound. Being overcast, he was likely trying to keep warm as well as have a good vantage point should any prey pass by. Some impala caught his attention and he began to move closer until he was approximately 15 meters from them when the wind changed direction and the impalas picked up on his scent which sent them running!"
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 18 Dec. '17: "This male leopard positioned himself with a good vantage point while grooming before a lengthy rest for the remainder of the day."
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 27 Dec. '17: "This big male leopard walked around marking his territory and had a hyena following him around every corner."
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 27 Dec. '17: "This male leopard was in the perfect position as he lay with his impala kill while two rather young Spotted Hyenas lay in wait for some scraps."
From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 03 Jan. '18: "A young male leopard emerges from the darkness on a humid summers night to try secure himself a meal."
Leopards of Sabi Sands
