Leopard Directory

[Tshokwane]

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Inyathini 3:3 Male. 

2008 - present.

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Unique markings: Short tail

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Another leopard who originated in the Kruger National Park, this male was unrelaxed and even aggressive towards vehicles when first viewed on the Londolozi property, and charged a number of rangers during the early months of his tenure. After repeated viewings he has relaxed far more than his northern counterpart the 4:4 male, and sightings of him are far more consistent now, with him being quite comfortable having three vehicles view him at a time.


He has established a large territory in the south eastern areas of Londolozi, from the Dudley Camp region along the Sand river to the eastern edge of the central grasslands. The area is relatively thick and tracking him can be difficult, but he has a few favourite haunts where sightings have been relatively consistent.

He was believed to have fathered the Ndzanzeni female’s first litter in late 2015, but that litter was lost and he has been seen mating with her since then.

A serious territorial spat with the Piva male in winter of 2015 left both leopards cut up around the face and neck, but since then it seems that their respective territorial boundaries have been firmly established.

Territory

This leopard's territory falls mainly in eastern Dudley, with some of his favourite patrol routes and hunting spots falling around the Tugwaan Drainage. These areas provide ideal resting spots in the heavily shaded riverine bush, a high prey density as well as clean drinking water.

2014

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2015

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2016

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