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After following this 20 month old leopard for much of the morning she settled in a tree for a nap during the 100+F midday sun. After our lunch and siesta at around 3:45pm we were going to look for other critters when we got the call she was looking with some interest at some kudus. So, change of plans...we headed back to the tree we had left her at (the one with the snake) and after a minute or so she alighted from the tree (unfortunately on the wrong side to get those shots) and stealthily moved into the thick brush. Some impala had wandered into the area and apparently she was more interested in these antelope which are much smaller but still formidable for a young leopard. We waited and then out of the corner of my eye I saw here lunge for a impala...GOT 'EM! Our driver gunned the engine and we got our front row seat for the main event.
You gotta love a leopard that takes a full grown male impala and does it in the golden hour!
Please take a look at the videos...a few are under 20 seconds but one goes on for 10 minutes and is unedited. If you are upset by images of animal predation please do not view but for the record, there is no gore. Death occurs by asphyxiation and by compressing the carotid arteries...it is relatively quick and silent.
Eric

1 Eye spy with my little eye

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2 On the move

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3 First shot...we are still moving

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5 wide mouth on the carotid artery

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6 The death stare

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7 Moving down to the throat

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8 Applying some torque

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9 Grip released the end has come

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10 Licking its lips...you can see there is no blood only a crease in the neck

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11 Very satisfied

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12 Checking for thieves

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13 Licking the wound...remember the tongue is almost like sandpaper

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14 I am sure it is telling me that sharing is out of the question

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p.1 #2 · View to a kill

Tres bien!!! Awesome set Eric. Lots of good behavioral information.

Nov 12, 2012 at 10:23 PM

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p.1 #3 · View to a kill

Awesome!

Howard

Nov 12, 2012 at 10:37 PM

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p.1 #4 · View to a kill

Those are for the Leopard!

and those are for you Eric. Friggen fantastic - man, you got some sharp eyes there. I'll wait right here to see images of her taking it up a tree. Now I'm gonna go back and relish the details and techs and videos.

Jim

Nov 12, 2012 at 10:49 PM

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p.1 #5 · View to a kill

Okay, I got a little excited there and posted twice - Leopards do that to me - just never on the internet before. Since I don't know how to delete it...a few additional comments: you nailed the exposure on these, especially the first one. A blown sky and yet the eyes are so clear and sharp, obviously you and the 1DX metered this to perfection. Was this your wife doing running the video? congrats to whomever. This young cat is sure full of confidence.

Jim

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Nov 12, 2012 at 11:02 PM

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p.1 #6 · View to a kill

Wow, good stuff. A pleasure to view. I felt like I was there

Nov 12, 2012 at 11:11 PM

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p.1 #7 · View to a kill

Amazing stuff Eric videos and all. That first is wonderful.

Rob

Nov 12, 2012 at 11:15 PM

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p.1 #8 · View to a kill

What a story, and great photos to go along with it. What an amazing thing to watch!
Mark

Nov 12, 2012 at 11:18 PM

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p.1 #9 · View to a kill

A great action set Eric, and the videos are super ~ Ron

Nov 13, 2012 at 01:41 AM

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p.1 #10 · View to a kill

You gotta love a leopard that takes a full grown male impala Ah heck, I could do that!

A stunning set my friend, this truly is an amazing set. I got nothing but kudus for you! Er I meant kudos

Really Eric this is a rocking set!

Tim

Nov 13, 2012 at 02:13 AM

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p.1 #11 · View to a kill

Really enjoyed these Eric..

Mark

Nov 13, 2012 at 03:04 AM

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p.1 #12 · View to a kill

Wonderful Eric!

Morris

Nov 13, 2012 at 03:10 AM

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p.1 #13 · View to a kill

Supperduppertastic.

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Nov 13, 2012 at 03:13 AM

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p.1 #14 · View to a kill

That is one helluva series. Great work.

Nov 13, 2012 at 03:13 AM

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p.1 #15 · View to a kill

One word. Wow!

Nov 13, 2012 at 03:20 AM

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p.1 #16 · View to a kill

Great documentary series Eric. Well done.

Jim

Nov 13, 2012 at 03:27 AM

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p.1 #17 · View to a kill

I'm going to start calling you Ken Burns for your documentary skillz.

My pulse was up just watching your video, can't imagine the rush of witnessing this firsthand.
Excellent work Eric, thanks for letting me experience it.

Kirk

Nov 13, 2012 at 03:46 AM

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p.1 #18 · View to a kill

Fantastic shots and video Eric !!!!

Birdie

Nov 13, 2012 at 05:44 AM

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p.1 #19 · View to a kill

Fantastic action series...perfect paw hold around neck and stare in #6...and what a clean choke in #9....#11 though comes out trump in this set, it is the perfect frame for the after-kill...

Nov 13, 2012 at 05:52 AM

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p.1 #20 · View to a kill

excellent action set Eric

Nov 13, 2012 at 09:53 AM

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