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The gallery forests alongside narrow rivers create a unique ecosystem, teeming with diverse animals that find shelter and sustenance among the leafy branches. For the leopardess, this setting is not merely a home; it offers her the perfect hunting ground. Emerging at dawn after a night of stalking, she embarks on the day with her five-month-old cub in tow, balancing her role as a fierce predator with that of a nurturing mother.
After a successful hunt of an eland, the leopardess drags the remains to a secure high perch in the trees, a skill necessary to protect her kill from competitors. Her attentive nature is paramount as she teaches her cub the essentials of survival in this dangerous and beautiful world.