Leopard Census

With the heightened focus on our country during the FIFA World Cup - and with a little help from Zakumi, the tournament's leopard mascot - it is an ideal time to undertake this critical census. South Africans and foreign visitors alike will be asked to help us determine how many leopards we still have in this country. This initiative could well prove to be one of the most important projects ever undertaken to help save this species.

The concept is simple: we need people to tell us where and when they see any leopard.

We will be handing out info leaflets all over SA telling the public where the public can send photos, GPS coordinates or any other information on leopard sightings - all info...any info will help! But it will cost us a significant amount of money... and the better resourced we are during this campaign, the more successful it will be. forward us info

Little is known about the population of leopard in Southern Africa. Due to their elusive nature, ability to adapt to almost any environment, and in some instances vast territories, estimates are sketchy.

• Population and territory sizes in specific regions
• Photographic database of individuals
• Prey preference in specific areas
• Infant growth and mortality rates
• Male to female ratios in specific areas
• Mature to sub-adult ratios

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