Overview

• Safari enthusiast Marie Tardan recorded the unusual posture near Kumana Dam and shared it with the Latest Sightings – Kruger Facebook page.
• Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan reposted the clip on X, highlighting leopards as among the planet’s most versatile predators.
• Wildlife experts confirm that rising on hind legs is a recognized hunting adaptation for scanning tall grass and tracking prey movements.
• Social media users worldwide marveled at the leopard’s human-like stance, praising its calculated precision and silent grace.
• Conservationists say the viral sighting reinforces the need for habitat protection and responsible tourism in Kruger National Park.