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(02-14-2020, 11:37 PM)Dark Jaguar Wrote: Does anybody know the whereabouts of Sindile AKA Madiba young male leopard from Sabi Sands ? Back then he was in rehab after an attempt to prey on a dog with rabies but he got released  in  2016. after he got released in the wild with a collar he was seen in 2  Safari Live I think  but after that I never got any info about Sindile in years, he simply ''vanished''. Does anyone have news on him and where Sindile is today?? I really liked that male leopard Sindile  Laughing

There's no news from him. They assume he left the area and settled down somewhere in Kruger. He's about five now (assuming he's still alive of course) so it's time for him to settle. Also, here's the video you mentioned:




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Jacques Barlow: " Nothing beats the exhilarating feeling of finding one of these elusive cats in the wild..... Just LOVE them "


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(02-17-2020, 12:18 PM)Luipaard Wrote:
(02-14-2020, 11:37 PM)Dark Jaguar Wrote: Does anybody know the whereabouts of Sindile AKA Madiba young male leopard from Sabi Sands ? Back then he was in rehab after an attempt to prey on a dog with rabies but he got released  in  2016. after he got released in the wild with a collar he was seen in 2  Safari Live I think  but after that I never got any info about Sindile in years, he simply ''vanished''. Does anyone have news on him and where Sindile is today?? I really liked that male leopard Sindile  Laughing

There's no news from him. They assume he left the area and settled down somewhere in Kruger. He's about five now (assuming he's still alive of course) so it's time for him to settle. Also, here's the video you mentioned:





Thank you for your feedback @Luipaard a few years back that's what I was suspecting it may had happened to Sindile, with no news at all from the rangers of Safari Live they never ever spoke about him anymore I assumed he must definitely ventured into Kruger National Park, which is good thing and bad thing at same time hehe the good thing he is an adult now as you mentioned he is around 5 years now and the bad thing is to get to see him and to get news of him, Kruger is too vast and difficult to find animals specially if Sindile ventured far further into Kruger so searching for a Leopard in the depths of Kruger... that would be looking for a needle in a haystack. And as you said IF he is still alive. I hope he is doing fine and have already established territory in Kruger and who knows maybe one day we'll get to see him again.

If you ever get news of Sindile let me know okay. I'd be much appreciated and happy with that Like
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Beverly Joubert: " Photographing leopards is always such a privilege. Their striking coats, elusive nature and formidable presence are enough to take your breath away. This is another #throwback photo of a leopard called Fig and her cub who we spent many special moments with in Kenya’s Maasai Mara a few years ago. She preferred to spend most of her time draped over a tree branch, so seeing her out in the open like this was a rare treat. "


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Peet Strydom: " Tiyani and her cub. "


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Camera trap of a male leopard in Mozambique


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Beverly Joubert: " There's nothing quite like that first stretch after a long nap! Leopards often limber up with yoga-like stretching as they prepare for the hunt. Most cats sleep about twice as much as humans do, so it's vital that they get their blood flowing and muscles moving after long periods of inactivity. Leopards need to be ever-alert and tuned into their surroundings. Rival predators could pounce at any moment, or a potential meal could emerge unexpectedly – the quicker the cats can ready themselves for action, the better. "


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Dereck Joubert: " The work we do requires a certain acceptance – a willingness to play the part of witness to scenes that are often deeply harrowing and heartbreaking. This is something we’ve had to learn to live with. It’s also why we embrace those times when our work allows us the chance to be joyful – to witness moments that are lighthearted, humorous, playful… Making the ‘The Unlikely Leopard’ was that chance. And the countless hours we spent in the company of this special predator-in-the-making really helped us to appreciate the wonderful idiosyncrasies and character quirks that are there to be discovered in every big cat. "


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James Tyrell: " The extremely long grass this summer has brought with it can make photography very tricky. Leopards in particular can disappear into it in a heartbeat. Occasionally though, you get a gap... "


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James Tyrell: " My biggest struggle is usually making myself put down the camera; when the light is this amazing it’s hard to not want to take one more shot when the animal adjusts its position even slightly. “Just one more” becomes a ridiculous self-defeating mantra you find yourself repeating over and over in your head. It’s kind of like ice-cream at the end of a big meal. You’ll always have room for it, even though it’s not necessarily what’s best for you. Not too sure where I’m going with this, but it’s good to acknowledge that wildlife photography can be a great exercise in self-control. Take the photos you need and then just appreciate. "

The next one will always be better... False illusion, we want these moments to be an eternity.

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