In today’s Virtual Safari, we have some incredible news for those of you who followed last week’s updates. After much anticipation, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the Ximungwe Female leopard’s newest litter!
But first, let’s set the stage with some powerful moments from the Ndzhenga Males, whose thunderous roars have echoed through the dry bushveld in recent months. Their presence has been nothing short of commanding.
Then, the spotlight shifts to the Ximungwe Female and her one-month-old cub. Prepare for an intimate and heartwarming sequence that captures the delicate bond between a mother and her little one.
Enjoy this Virtual Safari…
Having been viewed by vehicles from an early age, this leopard is supremely relaxed around Land Rovers.
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As you say Sean, it doesn’t get any better than that! – I could honestly watch that all day long.
So Ximungwe moved her cub very early on. I wonder if her decision to do that would have been influenced by having the 1 cub, as moving more than 1 would be potentially higher risk?
I could also sit there all day and watch a mother leopard and her cub/s. Yes, she did move the cub very early on, we are not sure why. The den she gave birth in was fairly exposed so she might have felt vulnerable. And, yes as you say, moving one cub would be a lot easier than moving two or three.
I couldn’t have asked for a better way to start my Sunday. Watching this mother leopard’s affection and tenderness towards her baby was beautiful. Thank you for bringing this video to us.
I am so glad that you enjoyed this Virtual Safari. The interactions between a mother leopard and her cub is so adorable.
Roaring lions and leopard cubs, viewing doesn’t get better than that. Thank you Sean for a wonderful video.
You are most welcome, William. I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Such a sweet interaction. Let’s hope she has the same luck with this cub that she did with the Ntomi male.
It was such an adorable interaction. We really hope she is successful with this little cub.
A really most enjoyable sighting of this new cute leopard cub. Good luck to both, mother and little one!
Lions roaring are also always great to watch and listen to. Very impressive.
Thanks for the wonderful video
We hope for the best with this little cub. I love the sound of lions roaring.
Awwww so incredibly cute and sweet this wobbling baby! Such scenes are priceless and make the world more beautiful and peaceful. The Ndzenga males in their prime are excellent guardians and protectors of their pride it seems….so nice the opposite feeling of extreme power by them and the innocent frail new life of the cub… poetic
It is such a cute little cub. I mean all cubs are cute, but I mean to be able to sit there with this one was fantastic. The Ndzhenga Males are making a name for themselves.
Hi Sean, the Ndhzenga Males and the two females footage was exhilarating, to hear those roars makes a person respect these lions even more. They are all in a very good condition. My favorite leopardess and her one month cub is absolutely the highlight tonight for me. What a surprise and in a way I am glad there is just one cub, so that she can protect and feed just the one cub. More attention for the one cub. But on the other hand if something happens to this little cub then she has no more cubs to raise. But let nature take its course and let’s pray this little fur ball lives to be able to be an adult leopard. Do you know yet if it is a male or female? Thanks for this amazing footage of mom and cub interacting together. I could watch this all day long.
It’s always special to witness the Ndzhenga Males and hear their powerful roars. I completely agree that the footage of the Ximungwe Female and her cub was the highlight; their bond is so heartwarming to see. You raise an excellent point about the pros and cons of having a single cub—it does allow her to focus her resources, but the stakes are higher for survival. As of now, it’s still too early to determine the cub’s sex, but we’ll be sure to share updates as we learn more. Let’s indeed hope for the little one’s safe journey into adulthood!
Dear Sean, what a beutiful noise-but an absolutly amazing video of Xhimungwe and her litter-wish them the best, can`t stop to see it again and again-unbelievable, thanks for sharing such a special moment.
The sounds and sights of the bush truly have a way of captivating us, don’t they? We’re thrilled you enjoyed the footage of the Ximungwe Female and her cub—it’s such a privilege to witness these special moments. Let’s keep wishing them the very best for the journey ahead. Thank you for watching and sharing in the magic with us!
It’s always special to not only see lions but to hear them roar is sensational! The Ntsevu’s claim to territory seems unchanging, I suppose because they are under the protection of the Ndzengas. But the best part of today’s virtual safari was seeing Ximungwe’s month old cub, as promised by you, when the time was right. Adorable as all cubs are and quite spunky as evidenced by its constant climbing over mom and exploring its home within the rocks and vegetation. I’m hoping she will be more successful this time in raising this cub to independence and that I’ll see it in March!!
Hearing lions roar is truly an unforgettable experience—there’s nothing quite like it to remind us of their power and presence. The Ntsevu Pride does seem secure with the Ndhzenga Males around, for now at least. I’m so glad you enjoyed the moment with the Ximungwe Female and her cub! Watching the little one explore and interact with its mum is heartwarming. Let’s hope she has great success in raising this cub to independence—I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you’ll get to see them in March!
Sean, Thanks for sharing such a beautiful video of the mother and cub. And to have roaring lions in the same video made it doubly great! Happy holidays!
Thank you so much, Michael. Happy holidays to you and Terri too.