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Leopards of Sabi Sands

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Kashane male. 

From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 19 Oct. '17.
"This male leopard made his way towards a dam and started smelling the scent of what could be another leopard that made its way through the area."

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Maxabeni male.

From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 20 Oct. '17:
"A big male leopard walking along marking his territory and eventually decided to take a rest."

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From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 23 Oct. '17:
"A variety of Leopard have been seen throughout the weekend. Two that are regularly viewed are dominant territorial males from the northern and southern sections of the reserve. Male Leopard territories generally do not overlap, however they do encompass many female Leopard territories. A male Leopard’s average territorial size is 48km2 and a female Leopard approximately 14km2."
Kashane male

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Maxabeni male

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Kashane male.

From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 25 Oct. '17:
"A big male leopard was actively looking for his next meal while getting a nice height advantage on top of various termite mounds. He also kept an eye on some holes in the mounds where warthogs may be hiding."

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From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, 26 Oct. '17:
"A large male leopard was relaxing in a riverbed, before making his way to the pool at the Ivory Presidential Suite at Selati Camp. The guest who was witnessing this incredible sighting from the comfort of our vehicle, has decided to stick to enjoying indoor baths for the duration of her stay."

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From Londolozi Game Reserve, The Week in Pictures #306 by Alex Jordan:
"After chasing off the Mashaba young female leopard, the Inyathini male stares up at a hoisted impala kill on the high branches of a marula tree. With the Piva male’s demise, we are watching with interest as to whether the Flat Rock or Inyathini male will take over this territory."

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Photo and information credits: Armand Grobler Photography
"One of the Big Cats we saw today near Tintswalo Safari Lodge, in the Manyeleti Game Reserve. I believe it was the Beacon male (but stand to be corrected)."

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Argentina Tshokwane Away
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Credits to Johan de la Rey - Leopard Hills.

We got a rare glimpse of Homelite male Leopard while he was in a standoff with Ravencourt.

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Credits to Matthew Brennan - Inyati.

Dewane male.

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(10-31-2017, 02:30 AM)Ngala Wrote: From Londolozi Game Reserve, The Week in Pictures #306 by Alex Jordan:
"After chasing off the Mashaba young female leopard, the Inyathini male stares up at a hoisted impala kill on the high branches of a marula tree. With the Piva male’s demise, we are watching with interest as to whether the Flat Rock or Inyathini male will take over this territory."

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How old is this male 11/12 ?
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(11-03-2017, 04:43 AM)Michael Wrote:
(10-31-2017, 02:30 AM)Ngala Wrote: From Londolozi Game Reserve, The Week in Pictures #306 by Alex Jordan:
"After chasing off the Mashaba young female leopard, the Inyathini male stares up at a hoisted impala kill on the high branches of a marula tree. With the Piva male’s demise, we are watching with interest as to whether the Flat Rock or Inyathini male will take over this territory."

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How old is this male 11/12 ?

Inyathini male has around 9 years old. We don't know the exact age because he come from Kruger NP.
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(11-02-2017, 07:49 PM)Tshokwane Wrote: Credits to Johan de la Rey - Leopard Hills.

We got a rare glimpse of Homelite male Leopard while he was in a standoff with Ravencourt.

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For a long time i never seen news on Homelite male. Glad to see him in health. Thanks a lot. For sure, the most mysterious and elusive leopard of Sabi Sand.
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(11-03-2017, 07:14 PM)Ngala Wrote:
(11-03-2017, 04:43 AM)Michael Wrote:
(10-31-2017, 02:30 AM)Ngala Wrote: From Londolozi Game Reserve, The Week in Pictures #306 by Alex Jordan:
"After chasing off the Mashaba young female leopard, the Inyathini male stares up at a hoisted impala kill on the high branches of a marula tree. With the Piva male’s demise, we are watching with interest as to whether the Flat Rock or Inyathini male will take over this territory."

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How old is this male 11/12 ?

Inyathini male has around 9 years old. We don't know the exact age because he come from Kruger NP.
He is older then 9 years old I would say he is either 11 or 12, the tattered ears the yellow teeth no way he is only 9.
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(11-03-2017, 07:45 PM)Michael Wrote:
(11-03-2017, 07:14 PM)Ngala Wrote:
(11-03-2017, 04:43 AM)Michael Wrote:
(10-31-2017, 02:30 AM)Ngala Wrote: From Londolozi Game Reserve, The Week in Pictures #306 by Alex Jordan:
"After chasing off the Mashaba young female leopard, the Inyathini male stares up at a hoisted impala kill on the high branches of a marula tree. With the Piva male’s demise, we are watching with interest as to whether the Flat Rock or Inyathini male will take over this territory."

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How old is this male 11/12 ?

Inyathini male has around 9 years old. We don't know the exact age because he come from Kruger NP.

He is older then 9 years old I would say he is either 11 or 12, the tattered ears the yellow teeth no way he is only 9.

The broken ears are not always signs of an old leopard. The Bicycle Crossing male had a beautiful intact ears until his end (died at 15 years and 6 months).

They usually break during the fight with other leopards or during the hunting.
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Credits to Matt Porter.

Dewane male.

The roar of a leopard, this was in response to a rival male. You can also see the saliva hanging from the chin of this male. Leopard saluvate heavily when they pick up on a rival animal and will roar and scent mark profusely.

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