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Nottens 5:5 Female

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Tom Imrie

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Tom is the voice of wisdom, reason and logic on the Londolozi Ranging Team, as well as all the other facets that go hand-in-hand with being an intellectual far beyond the realm of most mere mortals. There are very few subjects under the ...

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on A Tribute to the Nottens Female

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HI TOM,
THANK YOU FOR THE TRIBUTE TO THE NOTTENS FEMALE.
I WAS PRIVELEDGED TO VIEW HER ON MANY OCCASSIONS WITH BYRON AND JUDAS, AND WE ALWAYS MARVELLED AT HER BEAUTY.
HER DISTINCT PALE COLOURING AND HER DARK EYES LURED YOU INTO HER MYSTERIOUS WORLD.
THESE ARE SOME VERY NICE PHOTOGRAPHS OF HER, AND THANKS FOR SHARING THESE ALSO.
IT WAS A REAL PRIVELEDGE TO HAVE SHARED SOME WONDERFUL TIMES VIEWING HER.
MAY SHE ENJOY THE SHADE OF THE MARULA TREES IN HEAVEN!
KIND REGARDS,
TED.

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beautifully written Tom.

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a truly honorable, noble and beautiful tribute to a great lady…glorious photographs of her…the respect this leopard commanded and the delight her presence gave to so many will long be remembered.
thank you

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Tom, your tribute is very moving. With each image I viewed, I could only sit and contemplate in silence. Her beauty and grace have been beautifully captured here. May she find an abundance of marula trees……..

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Thank you for a beautifully written tribute, Tom. Our first leopard we saw at Londo…

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Beautiful tribute to an amazing leopard. Thanks for sharing. Sad.

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Well-written and an honorable tribute, Tom. Looking forward to reading more of your work!

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She will never be forgotten. Her beauty survives in her offspring.

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Beautiful animal….beautiful story.

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Beautiful.thank you

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Those of us who briefly shared her world were indeed privileged.

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Some of the most moving photos I’ve seen from the Londolozi leopards. Thank you.

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Thank you as well. Saw her in September walking down the road. At that point every move seemed “painful”, but she plodded on. Wish I could have seen her in her prime; but not to be. I do miss Londolozi GR; an incredible place.

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Thank you for your tribute to the Nottens Female.. She will be sorely missed.. But the smiles she gave us will be forever in our hearts.. And we will continue to see her in the legacy she has left.. The genes of Mother Leopard are strong and live on!

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A beautiful life. Thank you for sharing this tribute and photos.

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Thank you Tom for such a moving tribute to a very beautiful Leopard. How lucky we all were to have her with us on this Earth, even for this short moment in time, and how much she will be missed. These beautiful animals touch your heart and soul and break your heart when they are gone. Surely there must be a very special place in heaven for them with lots of Marula trees.

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Vomba and now Nottens – such beauties. How lucky we’ve been to see them…always remembered.

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What a lovely tribute to a wonderful animal.She will be missed but will always be remembered by all the visitors and people following the Londolozi bloggs.

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She lived a noble life in the MOST beautiful place and raised some fine offspring…a life well lived. Well done and God speed Madame Nottens!!! Till we all meet again!
Thank you for sharing the pictures with us, Tom, and her life with us, Londolozi!

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Thank you for her Tribute. Such a beautiful animal she was, we hate to see them depart from our lives.

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Thank you Tom, that’s a beautiful tribute to a magnificent Lady Leopard with her pale colouring. Long may her genes be enjoyed in the Londolozi GR & blogs for us <3 Your pictures & video are stunning

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A fitting tribute to such a beautiful and hardy leopard! Any idea what happened to her surviving daughter from the June 2006 litter. Could she be the leopard known as the Calabash female others leopard with the stained iris?

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RIP beautiful lady and thanks for the memories.

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Tom has a talent for describing how Nottens was a unique Londolozi leopard.
The photos and video are a fitting tribute to this beautiful “old lady.”
RIP Nottens!
Thanks!

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Beautiful piece, thanks for the memories. It’s so wonderful that Londolozi keeps track of these beautiful leopards, it’s so interesting to see their offspring and know what they’re up to. When I visited Londolozi last year, I had the privilege to see the Camp Pan male. Nottens was mentioned in our vehicle at how elusive she was. Thanks for the update. What a privilege to be around these wonderful cats.

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What a beautiful tribute for this great Lady! Thank you, Tom!

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Great tribute well said Tom

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what an amazing old girl. she was spotted on the reserve next to you in December looking in good condition (Shaws female). SHe has contributed her wonderful genes to the long legacy of Leopards of Londolozi.

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Always appreciate when you guys take the time to honor/tribute any of the amazing Leopards and or Lions we all enjoy Thanks

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I just saw a posting on the Sabi Sands Leopards FB page. and it shows Nottens Female. Did she indeed return after you wrote this wonderful memorial? That would make her 20 next month!

Hi MJ,

If only that were true! The leopard we refer to as the Piva female (daughter of Nottens), is referred to as the Nottens female by Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, which could have caused the confusion. She is still alive and well and occasionally seen in our southern sections. I believe they spell her name with and “i”, rather than an “e” though.
Hope that helps.

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