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[Robbie Stewart]

Looks like a dog spoor. Definitely not a leopard or big cat, and doubt it’s a cheetah. Here’s a leopard spoor, from Simonsberg.

 

 

This is such a cool juxtaposition. A duiker was fleeing for its life being pursued by a leopard hot on its heels, and not long after some mtb'ers came cruising past. I wonder of the leopard or the duiker won?

 

This reminds me of a ride I did on my own on Lebanon trails a couple years back. I came across a similar spoor on the freshly rained on trail, and the size therof was more or less the size of my hand. Definitely leopard. I estimated at the time it could not have been older than about 5 - 10 minutes as it was very fresh and crisp. Needless to say may cadence increased moderately at that realisation.

 

But the original pic was definitely a cat, either leopard or rooikat. Dogs are unable to retract their nails and this is a distinguishing mark to look for when trying to id a spoor. No nails, then its not a dog.

[BSG]

This is such a cool juxtaposition. A duiker was fleeing for its life being pursued by a leopard hot on its heels, and not long after some mtb'ers came cruising past. I wonder of the leopard or the duiker won?

 

This reminds me of a ride I did on my own on Lebanon trails a couple years back. I came across a similar spoor on the freshly rained on trail, and the size therof was more or less the size of my hand. Definitely leopard. I estimated at the time it could not have been older than about 5 - 10 minutes as it was very fresh and crisp. Needless to say may cadence increased moderately at that realisation.

 

But the original pic was definitely a cat, either leopard or rooikat. Dogs are unable to retract their nails and this is a distinguishing mark to look for when trying to id a spoor. No nails, then its not a dog.

Could be a dog that's just been at a beauty salon and had a pedi and mani done [emoji23][emoji23]

[BSG]

This is such a cool juxtaposition. A duiker was fleeing for its life being pursued by a leopard hot on its heels, and not long after some mtb'ers came cruising past. I wonder of the leopard or the duiker won?

 

This reminds me of a ride I did on my own on Lebanon trails a couple years back. I came across a similar spoor on the freshly rained on trail, and the size therof was more or less the size of my hand. Definitely leopard. I estimated at the time it could not have been older than about 5 - 10 minutes as it was very fresh and crisp. Needless to say may cadence increased moderately at that realisation.

 

But the original pic was definitely a cat, either leopard or rooikat. Dogs are unable to retract their nails and this is a distinguishing mark to look for when trying to id a spoor. No nails, then its not a dog.

Here by us in the Jonkersberg mountain, part of the Outeniqua mountains, a friend of mine was doing a solo ride coming downhill when he rode into a group of baboons, NOT MONKEYS and the one male stood up on its back legs, my friend said that on that day he had his best time on a hill climb as he had to make a u turn and ride back as he was sure that he will be prey as he is a very skinny bloke.

[Robbie Stewart]

Here by us in the Jonkersberg mountain, part of the Outeniqua mountains, a friend of mine was doing a solo ride coming downhill when he rode into a group of baboons, NOT MONKEYS and the one male stood up on its back legs, my friend said that on that day he had his best time on a hill climb as he had to make a u turn and ride back as he was sure that he will be prey as he is a very skinny bloke.

 

Ja, I hail from George and know that area well. Some big baboons around those parts. Leopard has Big 5 status, but baboons regularly pick fights with leopards. They're not to be trifled with.

[DJR]

A few years ago in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains I found this track early one morning - on top of my own bike tracks from the previous nights ride. Of course the leopard probably just came past hours after my evening ride, but that's not how I tell the story after a few shots of Scotch.

[DJR]

Teaching Stella Left, Right and Back.

 

It works on a hand signal as well as a voice command. I'm using both at the same time for now, but later they can be used alone. It is used to steer her to retrieve something that she has not seen and is not aware of. Basically I can tell her to search to her left, or her right, or further out.

 

The "hand up" is a Stop and Sit command and she is now consistent enough with that so that I don't have to use the voice or whistle version at the same time.

 

Great fun to teach a smart pupil.

 

[DJR]

When the weather is like it is in Cape Town today, only dogs and crazy humans go outside. Cecil is way too smart a cat and stays warm and cozy.

[MORNE]

When the weather is like it is in Cape Town today, only dogs and crazy humans go outside. Cecil is way too smart a cat and stays warm and cozy.

Pfft . They make turns for the spot in front of the fireplace.

 

edit: dont know why the photo is rotated.

Edited August 31, 2020 by morneS555

[DJR]

D managed to keep his feet dry by skirting all the puddles during our walk on Rondebosch common this afternoon. Back at the car the reflection was so perfect, I wanted to take a picture of them and the Landy from across the water. That's when Stella pulled the unsuspecting D into the drink on her way to me and the camera. Labradors and water! I have always found that the cold and wet seem to energize my ones and Stella is no exception. 

Edited September 3, 2020 by DJR

[Frosty]

edit: dont know why the photo is rotated.

Nice "Wall mounted" fireplace. 

[Eddy Gordo]

A few years ago in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains I found this track early one morning - on top of my own bike tracks from the previous nights ride. Of course the leopard probably just came past hours after my evening ride, but that's not how I tell the story after a few shots of Scotch.

Are you talking about the one near porterville? We did an overnight hike there one weekend also a few years ago. We started a sat aft. Waited on people to catch while waiting for the on duty ranger to pitch. Non the less we were still walking in the dark for about 20 minutes. All we saw to our left, possibly on a ledge was a set of eyes following us(thinking leopard). Someone had a very bright torch and every now and again those eyes would disappear. It felt like hours, but what a relief to get to those bungalows.

Edited August 31, 2020 by Eddy Gordo

[Gen]

I am happy to report that Bruce is down to 21.5kg...we are amost there..he still has 1 more injection to go..and then we move onto what he will need going forward. Together with the treatment and weigh loss he is looking so good.. little sexy beagle again..mobility is much better.. I sometimes have to give him something for pain all depending on how much him and Enzo play..sometimes they play a bit rough and he has pain after.

[DJR]

Are you talking about the one near porterville? We did an overnight hike there one weekend also a few years ago. We started a sat aft. Waited on people to catch while waiting for the on duty ranger to pitch. Non the less we were still walking in the dark for about 20 minutes. All we saw to our left, possibly on a ledge was a set of eyes following us(thinking leopard). Someone had a very bright torch and every now and again those eyes would disappear. It felt like hours, but what a relief to get to those bungalows.

Yes, near Porterville at a place called Die Tronk

[Eddy Gordo]

Yes, near Porterville at a place called Die Tronk

Oh yes the same place then. We Stayed at the tronk and klipsringer.

[Guest]

A stray cat who adopted me at work. I call him Gollum

[Gen]

A stray cat who adopted me at work. I call him Gollum

Remarkable resemblance