We have breaking news. Bradley Chambers, a ranger from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, came across White Dam and her cubs. White Dam is a shy female leopard who often traverses the Umkumbe territory. She has plenty of battle scars and prefers to remain hidden in thickets of vegetation as opposed to exposing herself on the open roads. The last time we saw her cubs was in April. Since then we have given up hope of finding them alive. We are elated to discover that they are healthy and strong.
Prior to the arrival of White Dam’s cubs, one of the other females (Nottens) had her cub killed by hyenas. Cubs are extremely vulnerable in the wild and mother’s will go to great lengths to protect them. This is probably why White Dam is always found in the thicket – she keeps her cubs well hidden.
A couple of days ago White Dam was actually seen stalking an impala. She was probably looking for food to feed her growing cubs! The next morning Bradley discovered the cubs alive and well ! It was by pure accident that the cubs were discovered. Bradley was driving back from the control gate to camp and stumbled across White Dam with her litter.
Watch the video for the evidence.
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