Ntsakelo

Ntsakelo has become an ambassador for our Ingwe project. Born in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate in 2021, his mother is the one-eyed female, Kulua. Ntsakelo is a very relaxed leopard who was constantly seen, day and night, by residents of the wildlife estate. We have 123 sightings of him between February 2023 and December 2024.

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He dispersed first to Khaya Ndlovu, then he was seen crossing the busy R40 road multiple times (which splits the town of Hoedspruit in two). He also visited another wildlife estate called Zandspruit, moved north to a citrus farm, and then to a hunting farm and another game reserve. Our last sighting of him was in December 2024, crossing the R40.

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Ntsakelo is a true ambassador because he perfectly represents the threats leopards face every day, including road accidents, snares on farms, illegal hunting, and navigating human-dominated landscapes. I am hoping we find him safe and sound in a reserve soon.

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A0 flat fine art canvas print (unstretched).

All shipping, tax and tariffs are not included in the price.

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Donated By: Vanessa Lomas Artist

Printed and sponsored by: @ormsprintroom