Leopard Mom Struggles to Guide Cubs Across Road in Adorable Viral Video

A fortunate visitor at Kruger National Park in South Africa captured a heartwarming video of a mother leopard attempting to help her cubs safely cross a road.

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Thinus Delport, 64, suggested his daughters sing to lure the animals out, which unexpectedly worked.

Initially, the mother leopard and her cubs were spotted hiding in bushes beside the road. As excited visitors looked on, the leopard mom ventured out first to assess the surroundings for potential threats. The cubs hesitantly followed but soon returned to the safety of the bushes.

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The mother appears first and patiently waits for her cubs to follow her across the road but has to turn around as they run back into the bushes to safety. Source: Latest Sightings

The mother leopard patiently waited in the middle of the road before returning to the bushes to fetch her cubs for a second try.

The adorable cubs crossed the road this time as onlookers in stopped cars observed the scene.

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One of the cubs lagged behind, calling for its mother, who gently guided it in the right direction before it vanished into the bushes again.

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Traffic stops to watch the incredible sight as the mother and her cubs slowly make their way across the road to the bushes on the other side. Source: Latest Sightings
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Mr Delport said he jokingly asked his daughters to sing to encourage the animals out of the bushes where they were hiding, and to his amazement, it worked. Source: Latest Sightings

Spotting a leopard moving her young cubs at Kruger National Park is a rare occurrence. Delport and his family witnessed this unique event 6 km from Lower Sabie towards Crocodile Bridge.

In an interview with Latest Sightings.com, Delport was amazed at the rare sighting, saying, “Patience does pay off.”

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Despite a few setbacks and one of her cubs decided to have a rest in the middle of the road, the three leopards all make it safely and disappear again. Source: Latest Sightings
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Canidae Pet Food Reviews: An In-Depth Look

Choosing the right pet food is crucial for the health and well-being of our furry friends. In this blog post, we'll delve deep into Canidae pet food, a popular choice among pet owners, and provide an in-depth review based on various sources.

Canidae is a well-known brand in the pet food industry, offering a range of products designed to cater to pets of all ages, breeds, and sizes.

Product Range:

  • Canidae All-Life Stages (Dry): This vet-formulated product suits dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. It's available in both dry and wet formulas.
  •  Canidae Pure: A limited-ingredient diet crafted for dogs with food sensitivities. Each recipe typically includes 7 to 10 ingredients.

Key Ingredients

The Canidae All Life Stages Multi Protein Formula, which represents the brand's product line, contains ingredients like chicken meal, turkey meal, brown rice, peas, oatmeal, and barley. Chicken meal, the primary ingredient, is a meat concentrate with nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.

Recalls and Safety

Canidae has had recalls in the past. It's essential to stay updated with the brand's recall history to ensure your pet's safety.

Customer Reviews

The Canidae Dog Food product line has earned an overall rating of 4.5 stars from The Dog Food Advisor. The Canidae All Life Stages Dog Food has received the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars.

Pros and Cons:

  • Pros: High protein content, suitable for all life stages, contains beneficial ingredients like flaxseed and taurine.
  •  Cons: It contains some controversial ingredients, and not all minerals are chelated, which might affect absorption.

Conclusion

Canidae All Life Stages is a grain-inclusive dry dog food that uses a notable amount of named meat meals as its primary source of animal protein. With an above-average protein content and a profile suggesting a significant amount of meat, it comes highly recommended for pet owners.