The summer heat is building as we fast approach Christmas, but that hasn’t stopped the leopards from putting another great showing-this despite the lions doing their best to overshadow their feline counterparts for the second week in a row. Once again, enjoy this next installment on the Leopards of Londolozi…
The Dudley 5:5 Male has shifted his territory further east as Camp Pan has regained his foothold. Here he has his tail raised in typical leopard fashion as nearby impala alarm at him.
The Marthly Male is continuing to spend extended periods of time south of the Sand River. The big tear out of his right ear, along with his characteristic "mane"make him instantly recognisable.
As the late morning heat starts to build, the Maxabene Female takes refuge in the canopy of a marula tree.
Maxabene 3:2 Young Male has a good scratch whilst resting on a patch of long summer grass
As the available shade shifts, so does the Maxabene 3:2 Young Male!
Probably the wrong time of year to be staking out a waterhole, as with the summer rains water is widespread and prey animals aren't attracted to the major watering points in the same numbers as they are in winter-something the Maxabene 3:2 Young Male will learn in time as he sits out a fruitless day at the edge of Tortoise Pan
The Tutlwa Female made a few customarily brief appearances this week-here she uses a fallen marula tree for a better view
Vomba Female rests in a marula tree-the tell-tail signs of blood on her right paw are evidence of a recently consumed impala lamb
The unfortunately harsh reality that befalls a number of impala lambs at this time of year
At first look i mistake dudley for shorty
Hi Alessio
They do look very alike and their spot patterns are almost identical-have made that same mistake myself before!
Dudley seem stronger than before, in the last 6-8 months, very beautiful territorial male.
These are a great reminder of a wonderful week spent at Londolozi several years ago. My favorite leopard images from that safari are: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbhaber/168042185/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbhaber/152772215/
Great pictures David. When I saw “Pink Nose” in August, his left eye was injured. Judging from the pictures of him, it looks like he has healed.
The portrait of the Tutlwa Female is to die for!
Gorgeous! I am starting to be able to identify and differentiate between the Leopards of Londolozi. 🙂