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Chobe Cats

December 31st, 2011 at 12:00 pm by David Farrar

You can see the lion stalking the warthogs. Fortunately for them, they saw him and got away. The lions like to get very close to their prey – they are fast but lack some stamina.

Two lions happily ignoring us.

Looking at their physique, you can see why they can take on beasts bigger than them.

Yay. Finally after six days, captured a leopard on camera. They are very shy of humans. We were literally on the way to the airport, and my guide insisted on a final check of places they had been reported, and bingo. He was hiding in some bushes, but if you circle the bushes once in the vehicle, he knows you have seen him, so then comes out.

A close up. A beautiful beast.

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7 Responses to “Chobe Cats”

  1. Longknives (2,480) Says:
    December 31st, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Great pics David…

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  2. dime (6,215) Says:
    December 31st, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    awesome pics mate. love the two lions just chillin.

    Happy New year too

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  3. XChequer (350) Says:
    December 31st, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Happy New Year DPF and all the best.

    Seeing those big cats just makes Africa, huh?

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  4. chuk (18) Says:
    December 31st, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    All good for brightening my day (again). Thanks David.

    Your leopard pics are terrific – lucky, lucky you.

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  5. trout (818) Says:
    December 31st, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    Great pics David; brings back memories. If you want an excellent souvenir of your visit I can recommend, CHOBE, Africa’s Untamed Widerness by Daryl and Sharna Balfour. More informative than the usual coffee table picture book.
    Botswana is real success story; a credit to the Brits. who oversaw the transition from protectorate to a functioning democracy.
    from Wiki: ‘ A mid-sized country of just over two million people, Botswana is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. Botswana was one of the poorest countries in Africa when it gained independence from Britain in 1966, with a GDP per capita of about US$70. Botswana has since transformed itself, becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in the world to a GDP (purchasing power parity) per capita of about $14,000.[6] The country also has a strong tradition as a representative democracy.’
    Happy New Year

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  6. DJP6-25 (1,100) Says:
    December 31st, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    It’s obvious the two female lines are ignoring you. You should have talked to their agent.

    cheers

    David Prosser

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  7. mara (543) Says:
    December 31st, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Leopards scarce and humans plenty. I know which I’d rather see. Humans are just so er, um, ah bloody everywhere. No scarcity value at all.

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