FfFfFfFF 58,120 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Fewer than 35 sightings of wild black leopards have ever been scientifically documented in South Africa in over half a century; and clear pictures or video evidence are virtually non-existent - most people having spotted these elusive phantoms crossing a road or disappearing into the bush without the chance to take a picture. Yet, on Monday morning, the 24th of February 2020, at 07h00, this footage was captured by a member of the public with their phone, on their way to work. It is the first such footage ever, and what makes it really special, is that this is in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The exact location will not be revealed in order to protect this amazing animal. It is not the first time that a black leopard was spotted in the area. Three years ago, it made a brief appearance, and was seen by some children playing in the area, but no photos were taken and the leopard disappeared as suddenly as it arrived. Black Leopards are also called Melanistic Leopards, and are not a seperate or subspecies of the normal leopard, Panthera pardus. They merely possess a rare gene that affects their colouring, and produces the glorious, gorgeous black fur. Their spots are still faintly visible in clear close-up pictures. After consultation with the relevant National Carnivore Specialist and the Department of Nature Conservation (the Green Scorpions), the decision was taken to monitor the situation with as little human interference as possible. Should the leopard be seen again, the possibility of collaring, and or relocating the animal to a less populated area will be considered. Source and video of the actual sighting: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyniildisk 12,689 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 If he is not a exotic king i dont know what it is anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter 14 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 @FfFfFfFF love your animal/science threads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floppy 7,951 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, omen said: If he is not a exotic king i dont know what it is anymore tea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglipuff666 44 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 she/he is fckin beautifull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lippoutou 4,657 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ciglipuff666 said: she/he is fckin beautifull Did you just assume they identified as female or male tho ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubblegum Bitch 18,934 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 @FfFfFfFF I LOVE your new PP! Black Leopard is good, too, yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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