Leopards of Sabi Sands

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Leopards

• The Kangela male continues to thrive and independence is almost upon him. He’s been seen far less with his mother, exploring the western reaches and parts of the norther bank of the Sand River. 
• The Misava male seems to be taking up residence towards the more central areas of Singita, having been seen only a few times this month. 
• The Hosana male had a hoisted impala kill next to one of the dams in the north which made for some exciting game viewing. This magnificent male continues to explore the majority of the north, with his territory being the largest of all leopards around Singita. 
• The Nyeleti male leopard hasn’t been seen as often this month. It does appear that he is starting to lose ground to his younger adversaries. This male was seen at a particularly exciting sighting, where he located the Kangela male leopard, chasing him off a hoisted impala kill, to steal the remains from his son. A thrilling encounter with dramatic cackling and screeching from excited hyena waiting at the base of the tree. 
• The Thamba male leopard has been pushing his territory more and more into the southern parts of the Nyeleti male’s grounds. His scent marking and sawing has increased with his exploring and could potentially take over this part of the property.  
• Although the Scotia female continues to be our most viewed individual, sightings of her have been more elusive this month. With her son now on the brink of independence, her movements have become far more erratic and we expect she could be mating soon. 
  

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