Leopard Jumps Onto Safari Vehicle in Close Encounter with Game Ranger

In a rare and startling wildlife encounter, a game ranger at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge found himself face-to-face with a young leopard when the animal unexpectedly leaped onto the hood of his Jeep. The ranger, maintaining his composure, refrained from making direct eye contact, allowing the leopard to explore before it eventually lost interest and moved away. The incident, which was captured on video and has since circulated widely online, has drawn significant attention from wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists. In response, South African National Parks (SANParks) and Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge issued a statement addressing the concerns surrounding the interaction. “We wish to clarify an incident involving a young male leopard that has recently exhibited unusually inquisitive behavior around safari vehicles. Footage circulating online shows the leopard jumping onto the bonnet of a Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge vehicle during a sighting where two cubs and their mother were feeding on an impal...