A personal tribute to HUKUMURI the leopard - Rest in peace, Big Guy!
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- This is a personal tribute to Hukumuri - one of the most famous male leopards of the Sabi Sands and one that I was fortunate to follow and photograph for a long time...
Hukumuri was tragically killed in the community neighbouring the Sabi Sands and Manyeleti and you can find more facts about the incident in this insightful blog post by Africa Geographic: africageograph...
We will miss you dearly, Big Guy!
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Missing you everyday
Your memory is always here as long as we never forget your beautiful journey
Couldn't comment before
The tears and the pain were just too much....
My boy the Huk
Love you
Forever 💓💓💓
Still cant believe hes gone 😥 he was such a special leopard, he was so strong and never gave up, even with one eye, loved him,he is a legend, he will always be remembered in our hearts ❤
He really was 😔
I hear the wind call your name
It calls me back home again
It sparks up the fire, a flame that still burns
Oh, it's to you, I'll always return, yeah
I still feel your breath on my skin
I hear your voice deep within
The sound of my lover, a feeling so strong
Oh, it's to you, I'll always belong
Now I know it's true, yeah
My every road leads to you
And in the hour of darkness, darling
Your light gets me through
Wanna swim in your river
Be warm by your sun
Bathe in your waters
'Cause you are the one
I can't stand the distance
I can't dream alone
I can't wait to see you
Yes, I'm on my way home
I'm on my way
Oh, I hear the wind call your name
The sound that leads me home again
It sparks up the fire, a flame that still burns
Oh, it's to you I will always return
I'm absolutely heartbroken. I loved Hukumuri, marveled at his fierce will to live and thrive. Despite having lost an eye, Hukumuri continued to be a stellar presence in the Sabi Sands, commanding awe and respect with his hunting prowess. His death is a loss for all of us.
I have read the article regarding his demise. Human conflict and habitat loss are the two greatest problems facing wildlife worldwide. The villagers are to be commended for working with the authorities in this issue although the outcome is devastating for all concerned. I will miss Hukumuri, mourn the loss of a great leopard, and rejoice in the wild and free way in which he lived his noble life.
"Good night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
Shakespeare
Me too 😔
I'm gutted! Such a personality,a rough diamond.
Beautifully written - xx
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The outcome may be devastating for all concerned. But it is the worst for Hukumuri.
I still can't watch this without crying. I feel such anger and sadness. Not over the whole political side of it, but purely for the loss of such a magnificent, powerful and awe inspiring animal. I have and ALWAYS will stand by my feelings that these animals were here long before us, and hopefully long after us. Rest in Paradise sweet boy.
You were taken in circumstances that never should have happened.
I do just want to make clear I am blaming no one, I understand there are multiple sides to this and reasons. Like I said. It is purely and simply sadness over such a huge loss. Having SL got me through the worst times of my life when my illnesses nearly took my life. It gave me a way to connect with my life passion, animals and nature.
All I will say is my love goes out to the others that have felt this awful loss as deeply as I have. XxxxxX
Huk, is a legend. You life story after losing your eye has given us hope. Rip
beautiful tribute ... I also have many memories of Hukumuri making appearances on WE live safaris ... he was such an awesome character ... always seemed to have been in a fight though ... rest easy now, brave one ... you couldn't win that last fight of yours ... being up against the human race ...
He didn’t got any chance to fight humans, he was shot by a bullet from distance. Humans failed here!
So so sorry big guy.......you will be missed....you touched so many hearts
RIP my beautiful gorgeous leopard. Be Blessed forevermore. I know we will meet again. I will miss so. ❤️
Touching tribute, thank you for sharing your memories with us. Crying my eyes out 😢
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I am in tears. You are very much missed, Hukumuri.
😭😭😭😭😭
Beautiful tribute Villiers - the music is so fitting. The Kleenex was out in full force. RIP beautiful boy 💔
Thanks Dee 😔
Thank you. I remember when he was first on Djuma...I thought he was a devil leopard. I came to respect and admire him...warthog specialist.
There are no such as devil leopards, don’t compare them with humans.
Rip beautiful king you defied the odds big boy and you dug deep and kept going you will forever be remembered 💞
Handsome Hukumuri, we will miss you and all your adventures, RIP Boy🐆❤
Leave our beautiful animals alone they have as much right to live as ourselves
Magic video, loveble story ❤
It resumbles my male house cat! RIP😺
Still can’t believe that the ones who have to protect him, killed him. What a shame and what a disgust.
At least they care about the animals (unlike you, probably).
Such a beautiful tribute...What did they do with his remains? 🙁🙁🐨
@@xongile8182 they weren't...this video explains everything
th-cam.com/video/naGvtl5BoMo/w-d-xo.html
@@xongile8182 what's disgusting about it?
@@xongile8182 and you know this because? They say it happens all the time that wild animls get close to people and they need to do something about it....their last resort was to put this beautfiul animal down
I've blocked @Xongile from posting on this channel, because her ignorance causes more harm than good.
@@TheSafariExpert That is very weak of you!
encore un magnifique animal qui meurt de la main de l'homme . quand ce n'est pas un lion , c'est un leopard !!! il tuait des chevres , des poules etc etc ??? le gouvernement n'a qu'a faire ce qu'il faut pour remboursser les paysans . le gouvernement n'a qu'a obligé les paysans a aller s'installer ailleurs pour laisser la faune et proteger justement les familles qui vivent dans ces regions . encore une fois , pour moi , il est evident que la faute en incombe au gouvernement , comme d'habitude .
Everybody has an opinion now and a lot of people all of a sudden know better than the experts that deal with this kind of situation very often. It is very sad because we all loved Hukumuri but maybe all of us watching him on Safari Live or visiting Djuma and seeing him on Safari carry a little bit of blame. Because we want to be close to the big 5, they are habituated to vehicles and to people on foot just so that we can see these magnificent animals up close. So maybe this is the price they pay because they are now not scared of people and will move close to communities without fear because they have bee habituated to let people and vehicles get close to them
@@xongile8182, or rather "Karen", crawl back into the hole you escaped from.
there are no experts. WE guides are TV personalities that show us African wildlife.... I love watching WE and learning soo much from the shows!! I have LOVED all animals since I was a child
Who are the experts that say killing him was the only and the right decision?
@@hughstewart6822 you like to crawl the holes of those guides?
@@rdcs1959 A lot of the WE guides are actual safari guides who have been working in the safari industry for quite a while. They aren't just "TV personalities", they have quite a lot of guiding experience.
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So sorry Hukumuri, you were shot to death. Savage. Read the article on "The death of Hukumuri" from Africa Geographic Stories. Couldn't refrain from commenting:
Humans know better yet fail to act better. Killing a wild animal that also struggles to survive out of instincts & due to habitat loss is not the answer. Humans, we need to change our own behaviors & perceptions as we are the worst predators on this planet.
Also, c'mon, be accountable & responsible. Procreation without an ability to provide due to socio-economic circumstances is abusive. It perpetuates a vicious cycle of abject poverty.
TOTALLY!!!!
I wholeheartedly concur!
Couldn’t agree more. Hear Hear
I have said it and I will say it again. WE ARE ON THEIR LAND! GIVE THE RESPECT TO THE ANIMALS THAT HAVE LIVED THERE BEFORE US AND WILL LIVE THERE AFTER WE ARE GONE! GOD WILLING!
He will be greatly missed. I loved how after the lost if the eye he did not let it stop him. May his children live. A long time and have many grandcubs for him. R.I.P my friend The Huk.
Wolfie, he will indeed...
Today marks a year since our dear friend Huk went unto leopard heaven miss him so much 😢
Hukumuri I wish I had the power to tear those people apart who made you the villain. They teach us that we should respect predators and their instincts, so how is this your fault? You only tried to survive. Shame on WE and their community!
Agree
What did WildEarth and the WildEarth community have to do with his death? Neither WE or the WE community were responsible for Hukumuri's death. His death was a result of human-wildlife conflict. neither WE or the WE community have any say in what the authorities of the reserve do.
May Hukumuri roam the savannas of Eternity in peace, wild and free for all time.
A wonderful tribute. Animals deserve to be respected as individuals and remembered as fellow beings.
Mostly it saddens me to know that humans continue to impinge on our non-human neighbours making their existence untenable
I’m really sorry about that
Thank you, Born Free
So true and so Sad
me too! it's happening all over the world to our wildlife!! I dont know the solution besides stop having all these kids and building sprawl would certainly help!!!
Hear Hear. Agree 100%.
I'm cancelling my subscriptions to all wildlife channels. They just want more views for bigger checks from TH-cam.
Well done. You realized you were used. And this comes from a South African. Benn trying to warn many but they dont want to listen.
A lot of wildlife channels (WildEarth, Painted Dog TV, etc) do a lot to educate people on conservation-related issues such as human-wildlife conflict. And a lot of money those groups make goes towards conservation. Another reason channels like them exist is to educate people on the wildlife of the area (another tool that is vital for conservation).
Beautiful tribute. It reduced me to tears. Wildlife human conflict has to be addressed by all who follow these follow amazing animals .
Thank you, Sally
Thanks ever so much for an amazing tribute. I'm deeply sadden by this loss. I wish we knew how to share our planet better with all of mother nature's beautiful creatures.
Hukumiri you stood tall an proud before the worlds eyes. May your passing be a lesson to us all.
iT WILL JUST GO ON AND ON AND HUMANS WILL NEVER LEARN!!
Rest In Paradise Huk. You will always be in our hearts and your story lives on in us.
Join the rest of the great ones.
A truely beautiful and fitting tribute to a well loved and respected soul.
Goodbye Legend.
XxXxX 💔 💔 💚 💚
This is very sad and seems so unnecessary. It should be straightforward for the villagers to claim compensation for such losses and also the villagers should be helped to create wildlife proof enclosures for their livestock at night. The people making money out of wildlife tourism really need to do more for the local communities. RPI Hukumuri x
Exactly!
AGREE!!! AS FAR AS I SEE THERE ARE ONLY A COUPLE AFRICANS FROM VILLAGES WHO CONDUCT SAFARIS IN THE SHOWS. WHY IS THERE NOT MORE DIVERSITY WHICH WOULD HELP VILLAGERS WITH JOBS? THEY KNOW MORE ABOUT THE WILDLIFE THAN ANYONE WITH A "MASTERS DEGREE". (NO OFFENSE)...JUST SAYING. THE WORLD HAS BEEN HELPING AFRICA FOR MANY, MANY DECADES-WHY IS THERE STILL SO MUCH DIRE POVERTY??
Lucy Leopard yes indeed they do. At least build predator proof kraals, and some fencing is better than no fencing.
The other side of the coin of course are the poachers, who will break the fences to get back into the reserves. Hell on earth for everyone - human and animal - on the fringes of wildlife parks.
@@rdcs1959 I'm South African. The rot started in earnest when the majority ruling party the ANC elected a guy who didn't even have Grade 10 as President of our beautiful country: Jacob Zuma.
Instead of uplifting his people he and his pals looted it lock stock & barrell for TEN YEARS until we all took to the streets and got rid of the pos.
Meanwhile our economy is in tatters and still hasn't recovered. That's why there's still no change in the standard of living for the poorest of the poor in this country. There's no money left.
@@ksc743 hello. I'm so sorry what all of u r going through with rotten leadership. We just voted out our nasty imbecile. I hope things get better for all of the people and the magnificent wildlife!!
The Legend the one and only Hukumuri. I am so sorry that humans killed you, I am ashamed. May your precious soul be free and in peace❤️🌺
Disgusted that you was murdered by so called authorities! Shame on them.
AGREE!!!
Just too many holes in Huks murder for my liking. Huk paid the ultimate price. It wasn't his time, it wasn't fair, but thats poaching/TH for you.. . Apparently another leopard (according to Brent) was "taken" the previous week just like Huk was, same story different leopard.
Thank you for the beautiful tribute💧
Agree 100%
@@fourtyfive5620 he wasn’t poached. He was shot purposely with the permission of WESSA because he killed a cow or two on a neighbouring village property.
@@michellestemm774 yeah, i read the report. . I dont mean to be rude to you. I just dont buy the report, at all.
Generally money is given to the families, a boma could be built with money Huk brings in for tourism, anything. Go fund me.
If they even have animals or bring them in, etc. . So much corruption there. What was done with Huks body? $$$
I miss you beautiful one 💖💖 I am so blessed to have been able to watch and admire you on this channel! You will never be forgotten big boy!🙌👼🙏
A great tribute to an awesome leopard. Thank you Villiers. Hopefully his legacy will live on. He was a warrior and fighter that never gave up. It's just sad that he had to die at the hands of humans and not in a natural way. RIP Hukumuri
Great tribute. Wish I had seen him in real life, what a special specimen.
Beautiful tribute Hukumuri deserved it. A special leopard and archetypal figure. There was more than meets the eye with him. RIP Hukumuri♥️
Love u Huk, thanks for being so tolerant with us for all these years! So sad we couldn't repay you and be as tolerating back, our loss!
Well said!
How lovely! The song was perfect! I will miss him dearly. RIP lovely gangster with a beautiful soul. Thank you for the video.
Devastatingly sad. My tears flow and I’ll miss this prince of a leopard.💔
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Big Guy ,Gone to soon!! Just only hope that this won't happen to any of his offspring and a plan should be in play before it got to this far. RIP Huk
Txs for this incredible video , watching and crying for the lost of this Beloved Leopard that I have grown to love over the years following his tremendous fight to survive. Gone too soon
My pleasure, Linda
Thank you for this beautiful tribute. He was a magnificent leopard and will be sorely missed.
My pleasure, Gigi
Heartbroken, angry and crying for days now. I am in shock, I feel like it is all a bad dream.
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I know exactly what you mean Saba. I have such a strong passion and love for animal kind and after following these animals for as long as we all have we feel it in the deepest sense.
His loss will be with us forever now.
Stay strong hun. Xxxx
This tragedy was a human failure, not the leopard's fault.
FOR SURE!
Exactly!
Absolutely
Absolutely heartbroken. He was the first leopard I met via the drive and fell in love instantly. He had so many years left to live. I'm so sad he went the way he did and will miss him dearly. Thank you for this video. I'm sitting here sobbing again.
He was a real character
Me too just too sad
So many excuses as to why this happened but there is ONLY 1 reason.. Humans! We need more land, more livestock for our HUGE family! STOP having 7 or more fucking kids, dont leave the important job of looking after your life savings in livestock to kids, Africa is huge, if you want/have to live in the wild you gotta deal with the wildlife! But see we have guns, and instead of admitting that multiplying like cockroaches IS NOT THE ANSWER.. we blame it on the animals whos land we have taken, whos water we pollute, whos food we kill for ourselves.. but its the leopards fault for coming into OUR villiage, putting OUR kids at risk, killing OUR livestock, so as humans do best we destroy the animal!
Ppl are disgusting, no way around it..
But i sure know that if my life was as as tough as theirs, the very last thing i wud want is a dozen kids to take care of!!
Or maybe thats it, they just have kids to help them instead of when ur poor having to take care of can be a burden.. they just look at it completely backwards like say, I would!
In the US im considered at or below the poverty line bcuz i got disabled at 30 yrs old but even before that when i had a decent job, made decent enough money, I decided to stop at 3 bcuz my choice to have more kids wud have made their lives harder, wud have made less food for myself and my other kids and that is not right! So as a mature adult, i made the tough call to just not have anymore kids.. if i made more money, i wud have had 20 kids, i love kids but not enough to burden them with a terribly hard life bcuz i cudnt keep my dick in my pants
Thank u for all the years u let us watch you our friend..rip..
I have watched this a few times now - I ♥️ it .
Watching the WE drives, I miss seeing sightings of him 😔
Hukumuri .. you are missed big fella xx xx
Marianne, NZ
it's just hard for me to believe that shooting and killing him was the only option as opposed to being reactionary and angry assuming he did the things he did in that village. it seems like better fencing, knowing that there was/is a high likelihood of a wild animal coming into the village, any village, and using something like a tranquilizer dart, should be mandatory as opposed to killing. If there is time to shoot to kill, there should also be time to shoot to tranquilize. All that being said, I knew in my heart that Hukumuri was going to have to tough time in life with only one eye. To fend off other leopards and be able to eat was going to be a big task. The 1st leopard that I fell in love with was Hosana, always will be i guess. However, I came to respect Hukumuri and definitely developed a soft spot in my heart for him seeing such a tough life he had to deal with. R.I.P. #Huk so very, very sad.
Oh don’t forget, he was not the only predator who was killed in this way. They are just too greedy to pay for better fencing!
@@ninapopal6118 If they were "greedy" as you suggest, they would not be helping animals that have been injured by humans, would they? For example: they wouldn't be removing snares from around the necks of predators (lions, hyenas, wild dogs, etc) if they didn't care about animals and only cared about the money.
Huk didn't die, he just went home! RIP 🙏 A true OG forever!✌
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MJ i love that!!
@@fourtyfive5620 🙏✌
I loved Hukumuri and will forever. Hukumuri was one of the greatest leopards, loved by so many, and now grieved by all but will always be loved forever. I wish Hukumuri to 'Rest In Eternal Wild Life Peace'.
Rest in paradise Hukumuri , fly high Angel..... we are grateful that we got to share some of you're life with you ...
The life they live is so cruel. Such a great loss. I can’t even find the words to express the sadness that is in my heart. He will be missed by so many. 💔💔.
Hard to believe you’ve been gone just over a year my boy. You are so missed on the WE live drives. 😢🐾
May your spirit keep walking the road of Djuma early in the morning xx ♥️
This is my most favourite tribute to Hukumuri .. I never get tired of watching this .. ♥️🐾
Marianne NZ
Good bye beautyful boy! Behind the rainbow you and your friends will find a new, peaceful home in the Heavenly Hunting Grounds! Many people will miss you here R.I.P Hukumuri
Invaluable wildlife education for everyone not on the frontline of conservation and protection, succinctly and empathetically explained. Thank you sir! Will be sharing on social media, one aim, EDUCATE.
I'm glad I got to love him! HUKUMURI HUKUMURI HUKUMURI.... RIP!
Villiars - this is by far one of the most beautiful tributes to Hukumuri 🐾
He’s been gone almost 6 months now .. I miss him and I watch your tribute when I need to see him.
The images you have captured - the colours, his swagger, his “Huk look” , the music .. really summed up this beautiful big boy.
Hukumuri - I hope you are watching over from above & just know you are so missed xx
Marianne NZ
I fully agree with Marianne. Beautiful tribute to a powerful being that was let down by mankind. X
What a waste, shame on Rangers and everyone else who defend them.
Rest in peace the one and only Hukumuri❤️ Always in my heart precious boy always❤️❤️ Your legacy lives on with Cara and Ndzutini❤️❤️
I guess you think every ranger in the world should lose their jobs?
So sad 😢
I was at Sabi Sabi in 2009. Adored the Leopards we saw there and several of my very favorite pictures are of one in a tree tugging at an antelope she had stuffed there, Its horns were caught on the branches and no matter how hard she tugged in the wrong direction she could not move it. We sat and watched her for almost an hour. We saw another beautiful one eyed Leopard in South Luangwa in 2017 . They are magnificent creatures. Thank you so much for posting this wonderful tribute.
What a beautiful tribute 🙏🏻 Thank you for sharing your story of this remarkable leopard. He will truly be missed 💔 RIP Beautiful boy 🙏🙏🙏
Last update from Xongile was from Manyeleti, that means they shot her too?
Such a beautiful tribute to our handsome Hukumuri. We have been privileged indeed to have known and loved this special leopard. His courage, strength, willpower and sheer determination to succeed were legendary. Rest easy now boy, you will be forever and always in our hearts. ❤
Thank you, Annette 🙏🏻
Heartbreak! Not acceptable that he was killed by rangers, that boils my blood. I will never go to vacation there even if I have to pass Hosana.
Why not go on vacation to Africa?
I hope karma gets your killers and everyone else who defends their horrible heartless act!
He was killed by rangers since he was being a threat to people and livestock in a nearby village. He was not killed by poachers who broke into the reserve, like you think he was.
Hukumuri was, will always be my favourite leopard since I stated watching the drives back in 2006
He was for many...
I loved how Lauren said tingana was her man. Well Huk was mine. I will miss seeing him on the drives.
I’m in pain but I also understand. I had no idea the park is borders neighborhoods or that the animals have limited space. I’m now wondering how the human/wildlife dichotomy can be fixed. Maybe a “go fund me” to purchase land for the animals to a natural barrier. Of course I don’t have a clue “what” natural barriers. Thank you to the rangers I’m sure this was hard on you as well.
For god’s sake! Murdering him was not the solution.
What a beautiful tribute to a very beautiful and amazing animal ! I wish all humans could see what a blessing these creatures big or small are to have in this world and would stop taking their homes away. Thank you for giving him a place to live and be a leopard for the time he had. 😞
Beautiful boy,animals behave better than most humans
Thank you Villiers for your lovely tribute to Hukimuri. A leopard with great character that walked many Kim’s from Croc Bridge to find a special place in our hearts.
I only wish you didn’t condone or were able to delete the hateful, ignorant comments that have ensued and you were able to tackle the reality of this sad situation. Never any winners in HWC.
Cover up...💯
Why did it take 30 days
Very nice...RIP Huk ...I shed my tears for a beautiful cat😥
What a wonderful tribute to Huk! Us humans have to really rethink on how to share this beautiful planet with these wonderful Animals, Rip huk thinking of all theguides who new huk so well, hugs to you all♥️
Legend.
I dont think I will ever be able to watch this and listen to the song without feeling that this was and always will be one hell of a blow to all of Huks family. May he live on forever. And always be loved.
Xxx
I luv you Big Guy!❤RIP.You are missed💔😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
I cry, another lost.
I still listen to this song and think of this beautiful guy. Wow man we failed you. So so heartbroken xxx
Really so SAD 😞 Going to miss him on drives . RIP Huk 🙏 . Rest easy. Such a Amazing Tribute to him .😪😪❤. Such a huge shock to know his gone.
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Everything was hosanna the huku boss was forgotten not on me kick ass tat. Hosanna on my shoulder miss ya tough guy
Fantastic tribute to this amazing leopard, he will be sorely missed but at the same time he shall be roaming freely in the heavenly Savannah’s. Brought a rear to my eye. Rest in peace you fantastic boy 🙏
Although I have never seen him, he was loved by many people and I hope that his legacy will continue.
@Allison Taylor, you are 100% right - tragedy does bring out the worst in us all 😔
Saw him once at Djuma. Never will see him again 🥺
This tribute is just perfect.. I cried because I just loved Hukumuri., the music the photos captured the Big Boy we all grew to love .
His passing reminds us all of the fine line between wildlife and human survival .. such a sad chain of events.
“ Walk the roads of Djuma in peace big fella 🐾.... you will be missed Hukumuri xx ♥️
Marianne, New Zealand
Thanks Marianne
The leopard population has exploded in the Sabi Sands. There just isnt enough space for them all. The Huk stole my heart. He was an awesome father and his lineage will carry on his genes, but it wont be the same without this beautiful boy around. Rest in peace Huk. You will be missed.
so, are you saying that they should cull the leopards????
I miss you boy tough loner just like myself
Loved this guy.... he wa the BEST.
beautiful fella..your noble spirit is free
Loved it!! What a tribute to this amazing animal!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Crying Hukumuri tears.
Still in disbelieve and angry that he was shot by authorithies, just not acceptable. If I had the power to punish these cowards.....
he was shot because he killed livestock on a poor womans property she is widowed and had 7 kids
Humans had absolutely no right whatsoever to shoot him. Humans (Djuma, WE team & other safari guides & neighbouring parks) work to habituate the leopards. He had no fear of humans. How is an animal supposed to distinguish between livestock (food for the village) & wild animals? He hunted for food. That’s all he did. Albeit in a village, but as mentioned he was taught not to fear humans all to bring in a dollar or two. Then humans decide to shoot him for doing what’s natural to feed himself. Disgusting behaviour from humankind! As for the village - build fences!!!! WE, Djuma & neighbouring game reserves should actually contribute to pay for the fencing - particularly as it is they themselves who want the animals habituated to bring in the $. Furthermore, a human’s life has no greater value or significance than that of an animal. Humans had absolutely no right to take his life away at all!
100% correct!
So, I see you'd rather that lady's livestock get killed?
This never gets old - I just love watching this clip .. I get all teary but it’s very uplifting - beautiful sightings of Hukumuri … miss him on the wild earth drives 🐾♥️
Marianne NZ
Beautiful tribute Bro!
Thank you for sharing...we journey on. He journeyed and you made us share his journey.
Make sure you enjoy your journey...Hukuruma took a piece of my journey with him and left a piece of his in me.
I am enjoying my journey.
Rest in peace Mpiganaji...