![]() ![]() They occur everywhere apart from the desert, though they favour habitats with plenty of cover, like riverine woodlands and rocky kopjes. ![]() Leopards are the most common of Africa's large felines, yet a good sighting in the wild is extremely unusual – in fact there are many records of individuals living for years undetected in close proximity to humans. It hunts at night, using stealth and power, often getting to within 5m of its intended prey before pouncing. The powerful leopard is the most solitary and secretive of Africa's big cats. Leopard Panthera pardus Shoulder height 70cm. However, there are no reliable reports of this in recent years. Occasionally, they used to find their way down river valleys and take seals on the coast as prey. In Namibia, lions are occasionally reported in the Kaokoveld or in the Central Highlands, but Etosha and the Caprivi's parks are the most reliable places to see them. It is a sociable creature, living in prides of five to ten animals and defending a territory of between 20 and 200km². ![]() Weight 150–220kg.Īfrica's largest predator, the lion is the animal that everybody hopes to see on safari. Lion Panthera leo Shoulder height 100–120cm. Many of the comments are taken from the Bradt guide to Namibia written by Chris, one of the Expert Africa team. Namibia's wildlife is a key reason why many visitors travel here, and below is a little information on Namibia's cats and dogs – concentrating on aspects that are specific to Namibia. ![]()
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