Into the eye of the den.


Posted by Marc on Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:13 am

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A leopardess with one of her two, 2 day old cubs brings them out into daylight for the first time in their life. The cubs will squint to open their eyes, but will not be able to actually see and clearly focus until around 10 days.
Moma lost her right eye in a territorial fight some years ago, but this has not stopped her from successfully raising cubs including her recent now 2 yr old son & daughter.
A very special mother, and a superb experience to witness, as it is very rare to ever find a (relatively) clear view of a leopard densite, such a privilege indeed.
Really looking forward to checking on their progress when I return early next month when they will be nearly 11 weeks old.
 
Kogatende , Nth Serengeti- TZ.

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by david fletcher on Wed Jan 11, 2023 5:34 am
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Priceless. Fabulous sighting Marc!
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by Axel Hildebrandt on Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:28 am
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Great find and moment captured, Marc. Thanks for the information on this leopard family.
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by Carol Clarke on Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:03 am
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A wonderful original view of what sounds to be an amazing 'one off' leopardess Marc. Beautifully done! I hope you find her thriving when you return next month.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Jan 12, 2023 7:37 pm
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A wonderfully unique view of this little family, and a poignant story. I hope all goes well with them-thanks for this intimate view and story.
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