Great display of Leopard Mating behaviour!
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Rangers Report April 2012
Dropping temperatures have warranted the dusting off of winter jackets and triggered the much anticipated and theatrical impala rutting season! The bellowing of outspoken impala rams echoes around the hills as they herd their females! Let’s not forget the less conspicuous and less numerous wildebeest and warthog males who also have the same objective in mind!
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Selati Male Roaring
Looking for his three brothers
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Tlangisa and Dayone visited by a passing Hyena
Great interaction between Leopard and Hyena
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Rangers Report March 2012
The winds of change are fanning us towards winter as we celebrate our action packed 14th birthday month with some scintillating sightings.
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Ximhungwe pride stand together
The 4 Selati males have been on the scent of the Ximhungwe pride for over a week! What they didn’t bargain on was the maternal instinct and teamwork of 4 united lionesses that are prepared to put it all on the line to protect their cubs.
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Dramatic demise of the Mapogo Coalition
The defining moment had to come, speculation as to how and when has dominated conversation around dinner tables and campfires in recent weeks.
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Leopard Hills, 14 Years of Outstanding Service, Dedication and Commitment
Where have the years gone since we stood on a rocky outcrop looking out over the bush and the Leopard Hills dream began?
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Rangers Report February 2012
Superlative summer weather and cloudless starry nights have illuminated February after a waterlogged start to 2012. The sweltering sun has radiated down and dried up much of the transformed landscape, game viewing has been sensational as animal activity has peaked during the fine weather and plentiful supply of food.
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A Bush Wedding to Remember
Under a hot African sky, Christian and Ingrid tied the knot in a Riverbed under a magnificent Jackalberry Tree.
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Scouting for scorpions
Leopard Hills’ rangers and trackers have always shown a keen interest in these often overlooked and misunderstood critters! The guiding team were joined by some other extremely enthusiastic staff and we hosted well known scorpion expert Jonathan Leeming from Scorpion Adventures for some training this month.
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Rangers Report January 2012
The wettest month for at least 12 years has not dampened the wildlife dynamics in the slightest! Mother Nature has her unique way of cleaning things up and the waters have no doubt washed away all the stagnant material bringing new life and growth! Many previously inaccessible areas will now be opened up once the waters fully subside, especially along the river!
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