Thursday, April 9, 2015

April 12 - Leopards continued

We happened upon this mature male leopard on our way back to the lodge after an afternoon observing hippos in the Sabi River.  He was magnificent.

Such a regal look.  Our guide told us that this particular male is the dominant one in this area and spends a lot of his time wandering, and marking his territorial lines.  

He had probably stopped for a drink and a rest in the shade.

Lucky for us!!



We happened upon this mother leopard and her cub taking a rest in the shade.  We soon found out that cubs, like kids, can't sit still for long and love to "horse" around.  It was a great show for us .
Mama

Cub

"Hey Mom....you want to play?"

"PLEASE??????"

"I'll bite your ear if you don't!"

Family portrait

"OK...I'll just go see those people in the jeep."

"Let's go Junior"

We circled around and caught up the mom and cub as they come out of the trees

The walked right by us

And eased on down the road.  What a day!!




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