Leopards of Sabi Sands

[Ngala]

From Umkumbe Safari Lodge:
Leopards spend the daylight hours reclining in trees, hiding in drainage lines and resting on termite mounds. They love to survey their landscape and search for potential prey. They're the ultimate opportunists and will pounce at a moment's notice; but generally stick the night hours to conduct hunts.

This is exactly what the Bicycle Crossing male was doing when Nadia and guests spotted him. Nice to see this male back on his turf ! And we're due a leopard catch-up with you - here is your album of long overdue leopard pics.

A close-up of this exquisite leopard we've come to know and love on our traverse. Between him and Mxabene, we're not quite sure which one is our favourite! 

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Leopards often patrol their territory ensuring that no bush is left unmarked. 

You'll find they aggressively patrol after the rains because their scent has been washed away. Leopards mark their territory with urine and faeces; clawing areas and rubbing their cheeks up against trees. 

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Bicycle Crossing takes time out from his exhausting patrol of his local area. Leopards will often place themselves in an elevated position to survey for unsuspecting prey. 

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The Bicycle Crossing male casually strolls down road. Leopards love nothing better than taking the easiest route to a destination. During a hunt, plenty of energy is expended and leopard's need to conserve their energy during the daylight hours. 

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