We got a call at dawn that a leopard had been darted.
This beautiful little female leopard was in wonderful condition and it’s always amazing to see them up close like that. She was fitted with a radio collar and will be monitored constantly for at least 6 months recording her every move. It is quite likely that I will then move in once she is totally conditioned to the vehicle and start filming her.
With already 3 leopards films under my belt, I really can’t resist the temptation of doing another one. And especially in a new area.
Shortly after leaving her to go her own way, the drugs course was onto the next practical, a giraffe.
This young female giraffe was darted from the air. It was important that the ground crew got in there immediately she went down in order to administer the antidote.
With the big dosage they give giraffe, their respiratory system slows down dramatically and so it is ultra important that the antidote is administered immediately to get her breathing back to normal.
With her head held down, she is unable to get up and all the tests can be done before she is again released.
20 minutes later she was released and instantly on her feet charging away through the mopanie.
Kim, why was the giraffe immobilized? Glad everything turned out well as she didn’t suffer any adverse effects.
Another leopard film? How wonderful! I’m sure this one will be as good as the other two. I saw some recent photos of TJ and he still is as handsome as ever.
The Giraffe was immobilized as part of the Vets Drugs Course that took place here at Malilangwe last week.
I am a researcher working ay the university of Padua in Italy with wild animals
I found your video very interesting and usefull
Course interesting.Would like to attend.Register me for next time course.Thanks for good work.