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2 lion stationary
'next to a buffalo kill '
Seen from Berg En Dal rest camp, Rhino walking trail
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We have just had confirmation from our Section Ranger that a young leopard was spotted in the camping side of Berg en Dal Rest Camp. A word of caution has been sent out /... @SANParks
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and the Rangers will be out at first light to set up a strategy to capture the leopard. In the meantime all campers should be extra cautious.
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Leopard update: Rangers are on high alert and confident they will be able to trap a young leopard that was spotted in the Berg en Dal camping site. Tourists and campers are advised to be extra cautious. @SANParks


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:yes: saw this online this morning ...
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To have seen the sex of the leopard they must have been very close ;-)

You flush the WC, I have heard that you can flush a leopard, must be South African English :-?


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Yes, one has to get them to leave their shelter... O-/

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There have always been leopard in camp, as it is quite unique in that it consists of a large area of natural bush inside the gate.

Mention is made of leopard on page 1 of this thread! :-0


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1/2 The leopard status quo remains. (Berg en Dal Rest Camp) It has not been captured yet and has not been sighted again. Rangers are still on high alert & visitors are still advised to be vigilant. Any sightings are to be reported urgently to the emergency room or the reception.
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2/2 ** Kruger National Park Emergency Hotline 013 735 4325 /013 735 0197 or 076 8019679 (WhatsApp or call)
** Berg en Dal Tel: +27 (0)13 735 6106/7 Mobile: 082 802 1201
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:shock:

This morning:


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8:15 am
1 leopard on the move
'Male Leopard walked away - lost visual'
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Yesterday:



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1 leopard on the move with kill
Right outside Berg En Dal at the T junction
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UPDATE: - Berg en Dal Rest Camp - Field Rangers have managed to chase off a male leopard from Berg en Dal. Tourists and personnel are urgently advised to be very vigilant. KNP Hotline 013 735 4325 /013 735 0197/076 8019679
BnD Tel: 013 735 6106/7 Mobile: 082 802 1201 @SANParks


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MEDIA RELEASE: LEOPARD SIGHTINGS AROUND BERG EN DAL REST CAMP

Staff members and guests staying at Berg en Dal Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park (KNP) have experienced close contact with leopards for the past two days; there have also been random sightings of the predators close to other camps in the southern part of the Park. Management would like to advise guests to be cautious whilst walking around the camps in the Park to limit the risk of a possible confrontation with the animals or injury.
“A young leopard at Berg en Dal is alleged to have killed a bushbuck on Wednesday night near the Camping site; Rangers were out at the first light yesterday to flush it out but found no trace of the cat. A male adult leopard was seen outside the fence and circling the same camp as if stalking something yesterday and this morning. We also received a report from a tourist via social media that a frantic looking female leopard was seen up a tree on S110 gravel road; he later saw a young leopard running towards Berg en Dal as if being chased away”; indicated the GM: Communications & Marketing, Isaac Phaahla.
Phaahla further explained that there was a possibility the leopard sightings were linked because all leopards are highly territorial and these animals could be fighting for territory. Rangers are on alert for any sightings close to the camp and weighing options because any wild animal which roams around in human habitats with people milling around is bound to be dangerous.
“We would like to warn those who habituate the animals such as baboons by feeding them to refrain from such as the animals start staying in the camps hoping for food; thereby attracting predators which places humans under threat and might lead to the destruction of the animals. It is an offence to feed wild animals therefore people must familiarize themselves with the general rules of the Park which are found on the permits they receive at the gates, concluded Phaahla.

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South African National Parks (SANParks): Communications & Marketing Department – Kruger National Park.
Media enquiries:
Isaac Phaahla, GM: Communications and Marketing, KNP. Tel: 013 735 4363, cell 083 673 6974 or email: Isaac.phaahla@sanparks.org


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High drama!

We as baboons have nothing to do with it, though...not really leopard prey there despite reputation! ^0^


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