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Sighting Leopard of Masai Mara Kenya
Leopard being marked as the smallest among the big cats within the genus panther. Leopard spots and rosettes may be square or round shaped an aspect that makes them utilize their camouflage. Hence they stand for grace and cunning.
Leopards at Maasai Mara are good swimmers, excellent tree climbers they often drop on their unsuspecting prey from above, hunt the widest list of prey including antelopes, baboons, deer, pigs by stealthy. Adaptability aspect is the key for their survival in Maasai Mara. They usually make large part of their hunting at night, the leopard is active at night when it searches for food. It often hauls its kills into the branches by dragging the bodies of large animals aloft it hopes to keep them safe from scavengers such as hyenas. The leopard is regarded by many as the perfect predator.
Because of its declining range and population, it is listed as a "Near Threatened" species.
Leopards are elusive and solitary creatures only coming together during periods of mating and despite being widespread among the big cats it is hard to find and film a leopard. just like domestic cats, purr when happy and relaxed.Males are bigger than the females.
There is an area located in Maasai Mara well named as Leopard Gorge. Nearby the Gorge there is watercourse that attracts profusion of impalas, gazelles and warthogs. There exist rocky outcrops and caves that offer cover for leopard resting with their young ones. They are also most likely to be encountered resting in a tree. Sightings of leopard in the Maasai Mara can occur even in the middle of the day and last for several minutes.
If you want to spot this magnificent animal, we have put together the top safari destinations that give you the best chance of catching a glimpse of the leopard.
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