Leopard

[Lisbeth]

Nothing, Okie, absolutely nothing (where's my handkerchief?)

[Richprins]

Thanks

Is that there on the bluegum trees, Dingwe?

I couldn't say. Hope not ! Are there bluegum introduced in the Kruger ??

There are old dead bluegums at Sardelli's Shop, a historical spot just across the Vurhami stream when you turn off onto the h5 at Gomondwane on the H4-2!


https://www.africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=228&t=1895


From Siyabona Africa:

These are interesting alternative routes between Crocodile Bridge and Skukuza through the mixed woodland areas of Bume River catchment area in southern central Kruger. The Randspruit road follows the route of the old Selati railway line.

Shortly after the turn-off from the main road to Lower Sabie is the site of a century-old trading store run by Sardelli the Greek. Sardelli was an infamous lowveld hustler who apparently brewed a liquor so toxic that it was rumoured to explode if dropped on the ground. A bluegum planted at the site over 100 years ago is one of the few exotic trees allowed in Kruger and has been spared the chainsaw because of its legacy.

[Dindingwe]

Thanks for that piece of History. I didn't know.
I don't remember exactly where I took the picture (as I don't use the GPS on my camera because of the Rhinos that I might photograph and of battery consumption) but it may be near this junction.

[Richprins]

Here is one of the dead logs!

[Flutterby]

Wow Dindingwe, stunning sighting and pics!!

[Lisbeth]

Interesting the Sardelli story, I must have missed it, when it was posted.........or I am on the same paths as Sardelli

[Richprins]

It is six years ago, Lis! Now someone must find pics of the trees so we can confirm!

[nan]

wow what a sighting and pictures.....

[Lisbeth]

It is six years ago, Lis! Now someone must find pics of the trees so we can confirm!

Maybe the trees are gone by now......like my memory

[RogerFraser]

https://youtu.be/MlZ1rkIq3hM

Young Leopard sees reflection of himself against an Open Safari Vehicle - Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Was this Leopard confused and/or amused ? You decide...
"Just came in from Malelane gate, about 3km when I saw the white face of the mother on top of rocks between the bushes. I stopped and waited to see what will happen. Thats when the cub approached the car.
You see me tapping the door. I was hoping that would stop her from going under the car (she did stop). Cub and mother left, crossing the road." - video taker, Gerhardt Strydom