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80201086010Driving along one of our boundaries immediately took a turn for the better when we spotted Tengile’s daughter slowly making her way towards our reserve, her focus was set on a nearby impala herd with lots of lambs. We followed her through the thickets but the distinct alarm call from the impalas forced her to retreat towards a drainage line. This young female will look for a comfortable spot out of the heat to spend her day before moving on again when the light starts fading and temperatures drop.00If there was ever a leopard that needed no introduction it is surely Max the & of Malelane. He has spoilt visitors from around the world and never ceases to leave us absolutely speechless. His favourite food without doubt is Warthog and especially the young piglets as they tend to put up far less of a fight. It's not too uncommon to be driving up the H3 at 10am in the morning and suddenly Maximus appears and saunters along side the road. An absolute show stopper who has almost no fear of vehicles. A Cat that certainly has left his mark on both ourselves as well as anyone else who has had t01682575344Sabi Sands game reserve is home to one of the highest leopard densities in the world. I've always wanted to get the iconic shot of a leopard in a tree with its kill, and I'm not sure this counts.We found this young female on our first day at #umkumbebushlodge She's about 16 months old and had just recently left her mum and sister to fend for herself. This kill is only her 2nd ever and she's still figuring a few things out. Like which trees are better than others! She's still off to a great start and has lots of time to get the hang of things.3ulusabaprivategamereserve m Meet Vutomi :Basile's brave young cub has officially been named Vutomi, meaning "Life" in the Tsonga language — a name that truly reflects his incredible journey of survival to adulthood. Now ready to venture into the wild, Vutomi's independence marks an exciting new chapter in the leopard dynamics at Ulusaba.Since his birth, Vutomi has captivated both our guides and guests, becoming Basile's first ever successfully raised cub. As he begins life as a young male leopard, we're thrilled to capture and share each step of his journey.72234132224原文: Driving along the eastern section of our reserve led to great excitement as we bumped into the large N'weti male as he was on a scent marking mission, making sure his scent stays prominent in his territory after the rains that might have washed it away. Male leopards must ensure their whole territory is covered in their scent to prevent other males from wandering into their territories unaware of the dominant male's presence.N'weti found a thicket where he became started grooming himself and rested.3The Island female on Mala Mala, 08November 2024.This leopardess brought down an impala in spectacular fashion. Unfortunately, the hyenas noticed right away. She was in the bottom of a drainage line, which looked more like a ravine. She managed to drag that impala out of the drainage line and up into a tree. She successfully protected her kill and was able to feed until she had a full belly.She moved to the shade and took a nap. These photos were taken right before she closed her eyes.5972There is a newly named leopard in the west, and it's a particularly special one! After over 10 litters, the Basile Female has successfully raised her first cub. To celebrate this achievement, the guides of the west have decided to name the young male Vutomi, which means "life." 在西部,有一只新命名的豹子,它是一只特别特别的豹子!在超过10窝之后,Basile雌性成功地养大了她的第一个幼崽。为了庆祝这一成就,西部的导游决定给这只年轻的雄性命名为Vutomi,意思是“生命”。22986Hanyile male moves stealthily through his territory as the day fades into night. His powerful frame blends into the golden light as he patrols his domain, marking his presence and ensuring no intruders threaten his space. Each step reinforces his dominance, a reminder of his strength and survival in the wild.