When Hyenas Steal Leopard Kill!

Author: Mark Garzancich

September 20, 2010

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Leopards Galore!

Most Folk believe that the Leopard is elusive and hard to find, well, that is simply not true.  You just have to know where to go. As an African Safari Operator I have had the privilege to spend many days and nights in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve following and filming these beautiful cats.

In March 2004 I started a project to document the ‘Leopards of Simbambili’, and basically that is the northern sector of the Sabi Sands (all the lodges in that sector share traversing rights with one another). Just to give you an example our record sighting of leopards in one game drive was 9 different animals. Now that is spectacular to say the least. TOTALLY AMAZING.

Here is one of my favourite videos I made. Unfortunately I was supposed to have the land rover to myself but the GM asked if his family could come along and I agreed. As luck would have it, the action was on the wrong side of the vehicle for filming but you can still see what transpired. ENJOY!

 
 
 

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Ideal Places to Spot the African Leopard!

Ideal Places to Spot the African Leopard!

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa Whereas it is true that leopards are by no means restricted to national parks and game reserves, if there’s one place definitely worth visiting if you love the animal and would like to spot one it would have to be Sabi Sands. The game ...

 

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Author: Michael Theys

August 19, 2009

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Spectacular Lion Kill in Madikwe!

The following footage was taken by top class field guide, Craig Catton in the Madikwe Game Reserve. After following the pride of 14 lions for two days Craig and his guests were finally rewarded with what can only be described as an incredible sighting. The entire pride proceeded to fight over a male Impala which they had caught in thick bush. As the footage clearly shows, there was a lot of competition for the meal!

 

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Author: Andrew Beck

October 26, 2010

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Leopard Snack!

Leopard Snack!

This young female leopard was spotted early one morning in light rain at Motswari Private Game Reserve, in South Africa’s Timbavati. She had killed a red-billed quelea (bird) and was happily playing with it, while posing nicely for the cameras. Like most cats, leopards are opportunistic killers and often appear ...

 

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Author: Sharon van Wyk

May 17, 2011

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