“The Black Leopard, silent, solitary and magnificent, one of the most elusive animals in the world.... and feared by all”From the cold temperatures of Europe to the hotter climates of Africa, there have been reports that people have seen this infamous creature. But a small farming town called Lydenburg, in the North East of South Africa, has had more sightings in the last 50 years then anywhere else in the world.
'In Search of a Legend' heads to Lydenburg to talk to the people and hopefully catch a glimpse of the Black Leopard.
Meet Kevin Richardson, 'The Leopard Man'. He has an uncanny ability to communicate with leopards and other large carnivores. Kevin's work at the Lion Park in Johannesburg brings him in contact with many amazing creatures, but he has formed a unique relationship with two black leopards, Coal and Nikita.
Having reached sexual maturity these two are ready to mate. It's a moment Kevin has been waiting for. Will Nikita get pregnant and increase the number of these extremely rare animals?
His love for the black leopard has taken Kevin out of the lion park and deep into the African mountains. How could so many sightings have been recorded in one small farming village in South Africa?
He wants to know more. Why do they exist, how many and where? His mission takes him to a mountainous area in Mpumalanga. His mission is to find a black leopard and photograph it, but along the way he puts himself in the firing line to protect these animals from their biggest enemy - man!
Kevin wants the local farmers to realise how important the leopard is in the world. By promoting leopards, especially the elusive black leopard, Kevin’s aim is to show how these beautiful creatures may be able to boost the tourism industry in modern day South Africa through conservation and appreciation.
Narrated by Tom Fairfoot.
Directed by Graham Wallington (of the amazing WildEarth TV and the Safari Channel).
For further details about black leopards visit the Ingwe Leopard Project website or view a preview on YouTube.
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http://www.froghopperdvds.co.uk/black-leopard
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