Lions vs Leopards; Compilation thread

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Lions vs Leopards; Compilation thread
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jilot	Apr 23 2018, 08:46 AM Post #181
Unicellular Organism Posts: 21 Group: Members Member #4,840 Joined: Mar 10, 2018	Luipaard Apr 23 2018, 08:37 AM Not sure if this is in a zoo or a sanctuary, probably is. Still an impressive photo. I think that leopard died after the photo was taken. I know that photo. Also, tigresses have killed healthy adult male leopards, why wouldn't the lioness not do the same? But thats true, its usually several lionesses against a single leopard, never a single one.



Vita	Apr 23 2018, 08:52 AM Post #182
Cave Canem Posts: 3,563 Group: Members Member #32 Joined: Jan 9, 2012	221Extra Mar 22 2018, 01:04 AM Grazier Mar 21 2018, 10:56 PM 221Extra Mar 17 2018, 12:28 AM Tom is just another word for male feline, I honestly need to break the habit because leopards are impressive big cats and tom is more suited for the lesser cats. Why? That's odd because I see "tom" as the opposite. Like saying "its not a pussycat, its a tomcat". Its a brave attempt to masculate effeminate felines. That's kind of my point, this is no house cat, this is a pantherine that routinely fights off lionesses (the real pussycats in this scenario lol) , even when out numbered 4/5 to 1. Could be a cultural saying too. My grandparents called any beefy and large domestic a tomcat. So naturally I call truly impressive leopard males toms. Affectionately of course. Edited by Vita, Apr 23 2018, 08:54 AM.



Luipaard	Apr 23 2018, 08:59 AM Post #183
Autotrophic Organism Posts: 65 Group: Members Member #2,402 Joined: Apr 18, 2014	This leopard walked into a lion's territory. Not sure what the outcome was. jilot Apr 23 2018, 08:46 AM Luipaard Apr 23 2018, 08:37 AM Not sure if this is in a zoo or a sanctuary, probably is. Still an impressive photo. I think that leopard died after the photo was taken. I know that photo. Also, tigresses have killed healthy adult male leopards, why wouldn't the lioness not do the same? But thats true, its usually several lionesses against a single leopard, never a single one. What happened to the leopard? Did the tiger kill it? Edited by Luipaard, Apr 24 2018, 08:19 AM.



Siegfried	Apr 24 2018, 08:32 PM Post #184
Autotrophic Organism Posts: 62 Group: Members Member #3,030 Joined: Dec 30, 2014	jilot Apr 23 2018, 08:46 AM Luipaard Apr 23 2018, 08:37 AM Not sure if this is in a zoo or a sanctuary, probably is. Still an impressive photo. I think that leopard died after the photo was taken. I know that photo. Also, tigresses have killed healthy adult male leopards, why wouldn't the lioness not do the same? But thats true, its usually several lionesses against a single leopard, never a single one. The tiger looks like a cub.



Luipaard	Apr 25 2018, 08:12 AM Post #185
Autotrophic Organism Posts: 65 Group: Members Member #2,402 Joined: Apr 18, 2014	Leopard vs tiger, nice to compare size's. Look at his eyes... determined to survive "Two male leopards were fighting and a pride of lions were in an ear shot a and made their way to see what was going on and came across these two leopards. The one leopard ran off and this male was cornered by these lions and the male decided to see if he could kill him but the leopard fought back and he did get away. One of the most incredible and heart throbbing sightings I've had!" Luipaard Apr 20 2018, 08:21 AM I found the whole collection of this encounter Edited by Luipaard, Apr 25 2018, 09:48 AM.



k9boy	Apr 25 2018, 10:21 AM Post #186
Apex Predator Posts: 4,236 Group: Members Member #254 Joined: Mar 26, 2012	people are always saying 'well if the lion really wanted the leopard dead, it would have done it in seconds' that is correct, but there are more and more accounts everyday of a leopard ferociously defending itself successfully against lions. Lions for crying out loud, the 200kg cats that are notorious for going out of their way to kill other predators. What these accounts show us, is that although a lion can very easily kill a leopard, its not a nice thing to go headfirst into a whirlwind of teeth and claws, it hurts. And therefore its not worth the trouble. Its similar to how you hardly hear of wolves killing wolverines, even though we all know they can do so easily, the wolverine can make it painful and unpleasent for them, and for that reason if it can be avoided, then they will allow the mustelid to live.



221Extra	Apr 25 2018, 10:57 AM Post #187
Deny, deny, deny. Posts: 1,830 Group: Members Member #40 Joined: Jan 11, 2012	I think everybody knows a lion can kill a leopard, but these accounts are showing it's anything but easy.



k9boy	Apr 25 2018, 11:07 AM Post #188
Apex Predator Posts: 4,236 Group: Members Member #254 Joined: Mar 26, 2012	221Extra Apr 25 2018, 10:57 AM I think everybody knows a lion can kill a leopard, but these accounts are showing it's anything but easy. the thing is though, for a lion, it is easy. It is however, a painful experience, and one best avoided if possible.



Taipan	Apr 25 2018, 12:47 PM Post #189
Administrator Posts: 18,011 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Feb 25, 2011	And for the sake of this thread and peoples sensitivities, its also best to ignore the fact that Lions regularly kill Leopards.



Luipaard	Apr 25 2018, 10:35 PM Post #190
Autotrophic Organism Posts: 65 Group: Members Member #2,402 Joined: Apr 18, 2014	Taipan Apr 25 2018, 12:47 PM And for the sake of this thread and peoples sensitivities, its also best to ignore the fact that Lions regularly kill Leopards. Females, subadults and cubs, yes. I've posted more than a dozen accounts and I've yet to find one where a male leopard gets killed. And I'm not talking about one dying the day after becouse of his injuries. This thread proves that a leopard CAN defend itself.



Taipan	Apr 25 2018, 10:38 PM Post #191
Administrator Posts: 18,011 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Feb 25, 2011	Luipaard Apr 25 2018, 10:35 PM This thread proves that a leopard CAN defend itself. And that Adult male Leopards can be killed by lionesses.



Luipaard	Apr 25 2018, 11:44 PM Post #192
Autotrophic Organism Posts: 65 Group: Members Member #2,402 Joined: Apr 18, 2014	Taipan Apr 25 2018, 10:38 PM Luipaard Apr 25 2018, 10:35 PM This thread proves that a leopard CAN defend itself. And that Adult male Leopards can be killed by lionesses. Of course they can, I never said they were invincible. Lion stalks leopard https://www.facebook.com/safarivacations/videos/662638810477993/ "At Mdonya Old River camp last month, it was a great time for carnivore sightings, especially of cheetahs. But the lions and leopards also provided some very interesting behaviour. Some of our clients, on their way back to camp for lunch, passed by the spot where they had seen a pride of lions resting earlier on in the day. Two young males were spotted at a bit of a loss wandering through the bush when suddenly they took chase and attacked a leopard that had been resting under a tree. After the leopard stopped fighting back they lost interest and eventually wandered away. Incredibly the leopard wasn’t killed and was later seen walking away from the scene! photos by a guest at Mdonya Old River camp - Colin Dennis - and a guide there - Zachariah Kahimba" Edited by Luipaard, Apr 26 2018, 06:52 PM.



Taipan	Apr 26 2018, 11:45 PM Post #193
Administrator Posts: 18,011 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Feb 25, 2011	Taipan Apr 20 2018, 01:50 PM Two lionesses killed the Dudley Riverbank 5:5 male. The Dudley Riverbank 5:5 male patrolling through his territory. Although male leopards typically establish a territory far from where they were born, this male never strayed too far from his birth place. "Sadly the final chapter of this male’s life is a tragic one and about two weeks ago, he was killed by the Tsalala pride of lions. Although we found him already injured, the tracks showed that he was ambushed and severely mauled by the two adult lionesses that have been secreting cubs in the rocky outcrops along the Manyelethi Riverbed. Judging by his wounds it must have been an intense and prolonged battle. He was outnumbered and outsized and eventually succumbed to his wounds later that same day." http://blog.londolozi.com/2016/07/06/lions-kill-leopard-a-tribute-to-the-dudley-riverbank-55-male/ Some more Leopards including Territorial Males killed by Lionesses. "Lions pose a very real threat to leopards. In fact, the Xidulu female leopard was recently killed by lions, and I’ve personally seen the Tsalala Pride chase leopards such as the Camp Pan and Marthly males in the past. This particular pride were responsible for killing the Dudley Riverbank 5:5 male, in all likelihood the Tutlwa female and possibly even a few unconfirmed individuals to add to that list too. The Nstevu Pride mauled the 4:4 male and he eventually died as a result of the injuries sustained during the fight. So despite this being an amazing scene to witness, we all breathed a huge sigh of relief when the Nanga female and her cub managed to escape the encounter unscathed." http://blog.londolozi.com/2017/06/10/lionesses-chase-leopard-off-kill/ Here is the 4:4 Male killed by Lions: These are the girls responsible for killing Leopards including the Dudley Riverbank 5:5 male: The Tsalala Pride crosses the Sand River. Having territory in both the south and north of Londolozi, these lions are responsible for either injuring or killing a number of leopards in their time. " About six months ago, the Tutlwa female was seen fighting off the Tsalala Pride in a thick section of the Sand River. Although no one actually saw the lions grab her, she was seen leaping away from them into some debris and judging by the sounds coming from the thicket, a fight definitely occurred. Since this time her territory remains eerily quite. The Tsalala pride was also responsible for the death of the Nyelethi Female and Dudley Riverbank 5:5 male, the latter of which we reported on in this blog last year. http://blog.londolozi.com/2017/02/25/why-the-north-is-so-dangerous-for-leopards/ Edited by Taipan, Apr 26 2018, 11:55 PM.



FelinePowah	Apr 27 2018, 03:25 AM Post #194
Pussy Lover Posts: 3,272 Group: Members Member #66 Joined: Jan 13, 2012	Taipan Apr 25 2018, 12:47 PM And for the sake of this thread and peoples sensitivities, its also best to ignore the fact that Lions regularly kill Leopards. Regularly? So it happends everyday on adult leopards? I mean that would be regular right?



Taipan	Apr 27 2018, 12:49 PM Post #195
Administrator Posts: 18,011 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Feb 25, 2011	FelinePowah Apr 27 2018, 03:25 AM Taipan Apr 25 2018, 12:47 PM And for the sake of this thread and peoples sensitivities, its also best to ignore the fact that Lions regularly kill Leopards. Regularly? So it happends everyday on adult leopards? I mean that would be regular right? Not every day, and no one ever said that. Learn to read. I see you have stuck your hand up and added yourself to the group posters who cant handle reality. Edited by Taipan, Apr 27 2018, 12:55 PM.



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