Leopards of Sabi Sands

[Ngala]

Photo and information credits: Heinrich Neumeyer Wildlife and Nature Photography
"Mvula, the male leopard, looks on without any interest as Xivula the female entices him to mate with her. At Close Quarters Big Cat Safari. Djuma Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands"

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[Ngala]

From Tintswalo Safari Lodge:
"This morning, we started off with the Beacon male leopard on Panicum."

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From Inyati Game Lodge:
"Meat and drink for Torchwood."

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From Umkumbe Safari Lodge:
"Bicycle Crossing settling in the sandy riverbed along the route of his regular patrol, right in front of the lodge."

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From Tintswalo Safari Lodge:
"On the afternoon of the 24th, the Rhulani male Leopard was also found at mantwaan mphisi pan."

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From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve:
"Maxabeni found an old kudu skin – the same kudu that Kashane was feeding on recently."

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"The Little Bush female and her cub were followed to a bushbuck kill yesterday afternoon and upon following up on them this morning, we were greeted by Maxabeni. He laid claim to the kill that the female had made and as we sat there we were privy to some very interesting behaviour. Eventually though the leopardess and her cub decided to leave the area in search of new opportunities. Video to follow…"

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"Video footage of Maxabeni claiming the kill made by Little Bush."

"Maxabeni was still seen last night around the bushbuck kill that he stole from the Little Bush female yesterday morning. Here he was seen to be consuming every last little morsel from the remains of the carcass."

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[Tshokwane]

The big man with his classic death stare...

Anderson male, credits to Dawie Jacobs.

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[Ngala]

Photo and information credits: Photowildsa
"The West Street male leopard using a Marula Tree to scan for any potential prey or predators close by!"

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"The West Street Male leopard staring intensely into the night!"

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From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve:
"Maxabeni, Little Bush and her cub were feeding on a buffalo bull that had passed away. Little Bush moved off and left her cub with her dad."

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[Ngala]

From Londolozi Game Reserve, A Morning With the Piva Male by Alistair Smith:
"Living and working in the bush, we are constantly reminded of what a privilege it is to be in the presence of wild animals. No two days in the bush are the same, and every time the rangers and trackers set out each morning and afternoon, we are filled with excitement and anticipation of what we might encounter out there.
One morning in particular stands out for tracker Euce Madonsela and myself. It was a brisk spring morning and we set out nice and early in search of the secretive and elusive leopard. Being crepuscular (most active at dawn and dusk), we knew that our best chance of finding one would be during the first few hours of the day, before the sun got too hot.
We weren’t too far from camp when Euce indicated to me that he had spotted some fresh male leopard tracks zig-zagging on and off the road in front of us. After jumping off the vehicle and inspecting the tracks together, we determined that they were very fresh and worth following. I could see by the excitement on Euce’s face that he thought there was a strong chance that the creature was still in the immediate area, and that we probably weren’t too far behind him.
Only a short while later, Euce spotted the leopard moving through a red bushwillow thicket not too far from where we found the first tracks. The feeling of tracking and finding an animal, and a leopard in particular, is totally exhilarating, even if the process didn’t take long, and it’s something I find difficult to place into words.
Euce and I high-fived each other for finding this magnificent creature, and proceeded to follow him, every now and then taking an opportunity to position ourselves ahead of him on his territorial patrol, thereby allowing him to walk towards the vehicle, making for some great photographic opportunities.
The pictures below are of the Piva male, as he walked right past our Land Rover, much to everyone on board’s excitement."

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"After following the animal for a brief period of time, he entered a drainage line inaccessible for our vehicles. At this point, Euce asked me to follow the drainage line and wait at a crossing, which turned out to be an incredible use of foresight, and a perfect example of understanding animal behaviour, as well an intimate knowledge of the areo. After what felt like hours due the excitement and anticipation, the leopard appeared from around the bend, and continued to walk towards us.
The pictures below were taken from the moment the leopard walked out of the drainage line, and once again, directly in front of our vehicle."

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"We continued to follow, and watch in awe, as this beautiful animal continued along his way, scent marking his territory as he went, before settling down and allowing us to get some great images of him bathed in golden morning light."

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"Every moment I spend out in the bush is incredibly special, and our rangers are continuously encountering unforgettable moments like this one, and this was certainly a morning that I will not forget any time soon." Reply

[Ngala]

Ravenscourt male.

Photo and information credits: Calvin Kotze Wildlife Photography
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A male leopard makes brief eye contact with me before hoisting his kill.

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[Ngala]

New male spotted in Sabi Sabi, he came from the south. Mambiri male, from Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
"We have a male leopard on the reserve at the moment that is unknown to us. Does anyone have any idea as to his identify?"

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[Ngala]

Photo and information credits: Hugo Breed Wildtography
"Dayone planning how to get the kill he dropped back into the tree."

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"Dayone patrolling"

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[Pckts]

MalaMala Game Reserve

A Matshapiri male lion vs the Bicycle Crossing male leopard!!! A big thank you to our guest Ana Padilla @anapagu for sharing this morning's footage with us.

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[Tshokwane]

Tingana male, credits to Nkorho Rangers.

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