Mary Beth Wheeler
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Editor’s Note: The following sighting was from a few weeks ago, before the mother cheetah had lost the use of her right eye. The first hour after sunrise and the …
It was not long after sunrise and a male lion was already bellowing close to camp. We spent time with him as he roared into the crisp morning air, when …
The King of Londolozi in his day; an enormous male whose offspring still inhabit the reserve.
The Tu Tones male astounded everyone by establishing his territory within his father Camp Pan's territory.
Londolozi's oldest territorial female. Distinguished by her nose spot, this Sunsetbend matriarch's legacy lives on through her daughters.
Daughter of Sunset Bend, her rich golden coat and presence around camp defined an era of Londolozi's leopard dynasty through her offspring.
Londolozi's most viewed leopard and prolific mother. This gorgeous female has raised multiple cubs to independence.
Royal descendant of Mother Leopard lineage. Remarkable single cub success story who overcame injury to continue the royal bloodline.
Born 1998 to 3:4 Female. Extended Mother Leopard's legacy through successful offspring before being displaced in her final years.
Powerful descendant of Saseka Female, a skilled huntress defied odds by raising intact litter of three cubs to independence in Londolozi.
Born to the Vomba Female, this elusive leopard dominant in the north would often go weeks without being seen.
Daughter of Sunset Bend Female, this resilient leopard raised at least 5 cubs to independence before a tragic end defending her final litter
Initially skittish female who transformed into a regular presence. Made history by raising first intact litter since her own generation.
Despite her small size, this daughter of the Nyelethi Female established herself as a significant presence in Londolozi's northern reaches.
The Tamboti female inhabited the south-eastern sections of Londolozi, having a large part of her territory along the Maxabene Riverbed.
This leopard is the only cub the Tamboti female has so far raised to independence.
The Tatowa female was one of a litter of three females born in early 2012 to the Ximpalapala female of the north.
This leopard was the first cub of the Nottens female, and therefore inherited the royal blood of the original Mother Leopard.
She is occasionally seen around the far north west corner of Londolozi, and is generally quite relaxed around vehicles.
A gorgeous golden female, this leopard spent much of her time around the Singita camps, and was even known to den cubs in the lodge.
This male moved in from the north of the reserve in 2010, and was instantly recognisable by his unique tuft of fur at the back of his neck.
Incredibly, the 5:5 male was adopted as a cub by his grandmother, the 3:4 female, and raised by her to adulthood.
Directly descended from the original mother leopard and therefore part of the royal lineage of Londolozi.
Born to the Nyelethi female in 2009, this male was one of three cubs that all survived to independence.
Another leopard who originated in the Kruger National Park, he has established a large territory in the south eastern areas of Londolozi.
Unofficially the biggest leopard in the Sabi Sands, the Anderson male is an absolutely enormous individual in north western Londolozi.
The brother of the Tu-Tones male from the same litter, the Makhotini male has had a far more successful life.
The Gowrie male first appeared in the Sabi Sands around 2011. Judging by his size, he is estimated to have been born around 2005/6.
He was born in 2009 in a litter of three, with his siblings being the Nanga female and Nyelethi 4:3 male.
Having been viewed by vehicles from an early age, this leopard is supremely relaxed around Land Rovers.
Born 2013 Kruger, seized prime territory at young age. Strategic dominance led to successful lineage before current eastward shift.
The Torchwood male holds territory falling mostly to the west of Londolozi and is infrequently seen.
Born 2014, dominant force in southern Londolozi. Notable for jaguar-like rosettes and exceptional hunting prowess, particularly of warthogs
Born 2016 to Ndzanzeni Female, royal descendant of Mother Leopard. Now a dominant force in the north.
Golden-coated of Sunsetbend lineage, this female is gradually expanding her presence south of the Sand River into Londolozi.
Dominant from 2019-2024, transformed from cautious visitor to powerful territorial force. Mastered central Londolozi until his final days.
The only surviving cub of the Nanga female, currently territorial northern Marthly. Currently denning north of boundary
A daughter of the Nhlanguleni female, born into a litter of two, both of which survived to independence.
Raised as an intact litter, first in 7 years, who has now made her own history by raising two males to independence as an intact litter.
Northern territory specialist born 2017. Successfully raised the Thumbela Female while establishing dominance in NW Marthly's dramatic lands
Born 2018, skilled huntress and determined mother. Dominated Sand River territory until her tragic end in 2024.
Dominant since 2019. Once skittish Kruger-born giant now rules vast territory, transforming from elusive presence to formidable force.
Forced into early independence at 11 months. Despite her small size, she's proven resilient, currently raising a cub in SE Londolozi.
Born 2020 during lockdown to Piccadilly Female. Once skittish, now confident mother denning her first litter in Marthly's rocky terrain.
This female was born in the Sabi Sabi camps and became territorial in central Shaws, after inheriting a piece of her mother's territory.
Born 2021, daughter of Nkoveni. Young dynamo actively claiming territory near camps, showing promise as next generation's dominant female.
Born 2021, larger daughter of Nkoveni. Successfully established territory in Mala Mala and now raising her first litter east of Londolozi.
Born 2021, son of Ximungwe Female. Distinguished by eye freckle, grown into formidable male dominant in the west.
A small leopard that was forced into early independence and struggled to establish territory. Moved around eating anything it could.
Initially fairly skittish, but seems to be relaxing a bit now.
Born 2021, son of Three Rivers Female. Once playful cub turned skittish post independence. Striking golden coat.
Born 2022, playful daughter of Xinzele. Named for her hide-and-seek games, now confidently establishing independence in Marthly's terrain.
Born 2019, nomadic explorer named for curious eyes. Early human exposure created remarkably relaxed demeanor despite nomadic challenges.
Born 2019 in Ngala, ventured far south. Young nomad showing adaptability and patience while seeking territory amid northern dynamics.
Born 2021, mirrors father Nweti's presence. Young force showing remarkable confidence while navigating nomadic phase in southern territories
Born 2021, striking orange-eyed leopardess. Young female boldly claiming unconventional grassland territory in southwestern Londolozi.
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