I’m not sure whether to continue posting Tjololo’s diaries from 2000 after his passing on yesterday. But then I’m sure many would like to remember him for what he was - The One Who Stands Alone!
14th November 2000
Rain 3mm.
Can you believe it? He’s at it again! Tjololo’s parading around with another female throwing herself at his feet. We don’t know her but they had only just met up when we found them on the eastern side of his territory. She has presumably come from Kruger and could be the same female that followed him and Tjellers when they were mating. Unfortunately she’s very nervous and will not come to Tjololo when we’re around. She’s extremely keen running in to Tjololo but then loses her nerve seeing us and moves off again. We let them be.
Back to Tjololo in the afternoon, from a distance we heard them mating and approached, but the female was still very nervous of us and Tjololo seemed puzzled as to why she’d run off when we approached. He was looking around for the danger. Rather than disturb them further we let them be.
The rest of the afternoon didn’t produce anything as more threatening clouds rolled in our way.
Please keep posting, if you can Kim. I think it is a great way to honor him.
Hi Kim,
Yes, please keep posting. I remember so many of these things with Tjololo…fond memories they are. I also have kept the crew’s letters, they were so interesting to read. I don’t think anyone who was involved with LeopardCam all those years ago would object to reading all there is to read about Tjololo…and the photos are terrific.
Thanks, Kim.
Helen
Yes, I second Helen. Too rich a tapestry not to see, fellow immortalized by electrons. I know you are grieving and busy beyond belief…maybe one day a book biography….