Curious leopard climbs onto game vehicle full of passengers Posted by Jordyn Johnson on 14 December 2022 A video of a curious juvenile leopard hopping onto the bonnet of a game vehicle full of passengers in Sabi Sands Game Reserve is doing the rounds. Matthew Uys, a 30-year-old photographer and videographer, captured the rare occurrence while on a game drive. He shared the footage and story with Latest Sightings and said, ‘it was a calm afternoon. We were a few staff members on a drive enjoying the scenery. We were bumbling around the reserve when a voice broke the silence over the radio. A mother leopard and two cubs were on the move! We made our way into the sighting and found that the mother had hoisted an impala into the tree, and the cubs were making their way toward the tree to feed. ‘The cubs did not appear to be interested in the meal. We observed from a distance as the mother began grooming them. This was when the one cub started making its way to us; it proceeded to walk past the front of the vehicle, and I anticipated it to come out on the other side.’ To their surprise, it climbed up onto the footrest of the tracker seat. The young leopard observed them and was inquisitive. As it moved further into the vehicle, their guide grew wary and began making noise to deter it. Encounters between wild animals and humans like this one are not encouraged for the safety of both parties. Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured. TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ALSO READ: Father and son die in plane crash during patrol of Kenya reserve Related Posts Debate arises as orcas attack boats: Aggression or social learning? 29 May 2023 Since 2020, there has been a growing number of encounters between orcas, also known as... read more Leopard’s leisurely stroll through South African bush lodge 26 May 2023 A close encounter with a Leopard at avbush lodge was captured on camera and shared... read more Cornered crocodile defends itself against 5 lions in Greater Kruger 22 May 2023 A Nile crocodile thought that a pride of lions waterbuck kill was an easy meal... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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