Fig, The leopard queen of Olare-Motorogi conservancy died last even from lion attack on the conservancy between Amani Mara Camp and Olare Kempinski. The two male lions had earlier in the morning killed a zebra fowl, on which they fed on and left but were not too far away. Fig later in teh evening may have got scent of some bones left after he lions fed, she went to investigate and found some bones. She proceeded to feed. But unknown to her, one lioness had seen her and started to stalk, coming around the vehicles which were wt the sighings, surprising her with a fatal attack. Some of the guides in the evening tried to rescue her but was too late (Sorry courtesy of Raphael, Guide at Olare Camp). This is the third leopard i have known for long time to be killed by lions. First was Lorian’s mother, then Olive and now Fig. she is survived by Figlet who is still on the conservancy, hopefully she will take over her mum’s territory. Otherwise Tito, the other leopardess is also around. So for leopard lovers visiting OMC, there will always be a leopard for you.
I spend time 10 days ago, photographing her for 2 days when she moved into the reserve near the border with OMC. However, i have seen her since 2014.
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| Fig walking along, 10 days ago |
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| Fig and Figlet in 2018 |
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| Fig 10 days ago |
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