Felids Interactions - Interspecific Conflicts

[Pckts]

simonjamesnaylor

Last resting place. Found this old male leopard (still warm to the touch) under the shade of a date palm. Close to a puddle of water. He had just succumbed to his injuries sustained either in a fight with another male or whilst hunting perhaps warthog or Bush pig. Deep infected wounds into his stomach was too much to bear. Estimated this guy over 10 years judging by the discolouration of his chipped old and missing teeth. Battle scars on his ripped nose and tattered ears. He was still in good condition and well fed. This scenario has probably played out for thousands of years but often not seen by us. Only the fittest survive. The smallest mistake can be costly. Have no doubt another male will move into his space within days to pass on new genes #naturalselection in motion. But had to admire his beauty and perfection

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