December 2016 - Leopard Hills

Kiara’s Leopard Image

Posted on 27 December 2016 by LH Focus Online

Having discovered one of Kiara Rodgers photographs on her Face book page Kiara Rodgers Photography, Simon Stevenson, an amazingly talented artist from the UK, asked Kiara if he could use one of her photos, to sketch. You can follow the “work in progress” on the following link: http://www.abrushwithafrica.com/Work%20in%20progress
You can also follow some of Simon’s other amazing creations on his Facebook Page (Wildlife Art) A Brush With Africa.

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Kelly Dam Female Leopard

Posted on 23 December 2016 by LH Focus Online

The bush has turned beautifully lush after some much needed rain and has burst with vibrant colours.

Kelly Dam Female was seen resting up on a fallen over tree, prefect vantage point from where she kept an eye on an approaching hyena.

Shortly after the hyena moved away, she continued to scent mark on the path she was following and disappeared into a nearby thicket.

Dayone on Patrol

Posted on 22 December 2016 by LH Focus Online

Dayone Male Leopard vocalizing and scent marking during his afternoon patrol. Ravenscourt Male has been edging his way into the territory of Dayone, which is forcing Dayone to regularly traverse his territory to make sure there are no intruders. There has recently been some interaction between Dayone and Ravenscourt as they met up while Dayone and Xikavi were mating.

With Ravenscourt putting pressure on the territory of Dayone, there is sure to be some interaction between these two Male Leopards in the weeks to come.

Xikavi & Mondzo

Posted on 11 December 2016 by LH Focus Online

There is always a sense of huge privilege watching a Mother Leopard & her offspring interact, as she lets you witness those special moments.

Spending time with Xhikavi and her (now nearing adulthood) Male Cub, who has been named Mondzo ( Mondzo is the Shangaan name for a Leadwood Tree ), you realise the time is nearing for him to move away from his Mother and start fending for himself. The two Leopards are still spending time together and the meals that Xhikavi are providing her cub are now diminishing quickly, as he is becoming an adult leopard.