Hi Guys
Here is a short video of mine of a male leopard killing an Impala Ram and then after putting up a rather courageous fight loses his kill to Hyenas.
Enjoy. If you want more let me know.
Mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Vg8gq8Loc

Too bad the leopard couldn't make it up the tree. He would have been able to keep his kill

Amazing.
Mark

Will watch it when i get home this evening, Mark......but, where was it filmed?

Hari

Hari
It was filmed in the SSGR.
Mark

Wow!!

Excellent video.
What a brave leopard

Hi Mark,

Again, I feel as if that vehicle is way too close. I am hoping that the spotlight was not on that impala to begin with, otherwise it had no chance! A predator needs to see in all directions clearly, and it seemed as if the vehicle blocked off the leopard's view.

It was a shame that the leopard could not make it up the tree, all that effort for nothing!

I feel very strongly about giving all the big cats and their prey an even chance, not always possible I know, but if a vehicle gets too close, it needs to back off to give the predator space. I also love the action photos, but certainly not at the expense of a life.

Kind regards,

Kaye

Hi Kaye
We did not spotlight the impala before the kill. We were following the leopard for quite a while and when he came up to the impala and went into stalk mode we swithed off all our lights and sat in total darkness listening. When we heard the thump of the kill we then switched on our lights and moved in. Everything was perfectly ligit. If you notice the leopard actually dragged the carcass towards us and we then moved out of his way.
Mark

Wow, amazing! So close to your vehicle - a bit scary. The leopard didn't seem to put up much of a fight - were there more hyenas that we couldn't see besides the 2.
Thanks for sharing.
Sherry

Hi Mark

Wow,great video-are you still filming with the Canon?

Was that Jaco's voice I heard?

Thanks for sharing!

cybor
There were actually 3 leopards and this was just a bit too much for him. No point in getting injured.

safarinut
Howzit Duanne. Yes, I am still filming with the Canon. I would like to get the new HDV but we will see as this camera is still very good. Yes, that was Jaco's voice. In a couple of hours time we are heading up to Talamati for 4 nights. Be great if you were here to join us.
Mark

cybor. Sorry 3 hyenas not 3 leopards.
Mark

Enjoy Mark

What I would give to join you guys!

I have six hours of paperwork to look forward to today

Send my regards to Celeste and keep filming.

My pool and deck is finally finished in Nelspruit.

Cheers my friend!

Duanne
Will do. When you are in town next we have to set up something together again. Tinga was great. Don't envy you with the paperwork but then again I do it all the time as you know.

Cheers buddy and keep in touch.

safarinut
Duanne this is my trip for Jan. Try join me.
08 JAN 07 Arrival in Maun
Scheduled light air transfer to Selinda Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

09 JAN 07 Selinda Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

10 JAN 07 Scheduled road transfer to Zibalianja Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

11 JAN 07 Zibalianja Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

12 JAN 07 Scheduled light air transfer to Kings Pool Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

13 JAN 07 Kings Pool Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

14 JAN 07 Scheduled light air transfer to Duba Plains
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

15 JAN 07 Duba Plains
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

16 JAN 07 Scheduled light air transfer to Vumbura Plains
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

17 JAN 07 Vumbura Plains
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

18 JAN 07 Scheduled light air transfer to Kwetsani Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

19 JAN 07 Kwetsani Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

20 JAN 07 Scheduled light air transfer to Mombo Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

21 JAN 07 Mombo Camp
Overnight in 1 x twin unit - F/I

22 JAN 07 Scheduled light air transfer to Maun

My recent investment into the Toronto real estate market has left me bankrupt-I will be in South-Africa in December of 2007 and we will definately organise a trip together.

Request Chief at Duba Plains and Alex at Mombo.

Enjoy my friend.

What a life you have!

Mark,

Look forward to your report from Zib and Selinda.......

Thanks
Hari

Duanne
Dec 2007 it will be. We will definately do something.
Hari
I will post a report.
Right now I am getting into my Jeep and heading for Talamati. If I get some good video I will post it.
Cheers for now.
Mark

Duanne
I am now in Skukuza. Spent last night at Talamati but in 37 degrees C without a swimming pool nor air-conditioning it just ain't worth it. It did rain this afternoon bringing down the temp to 22 which was a blessing and as I right I am sitting on the banks of the Sabie River enjoying a sundowner.
Mark