This behavior was something rarely witnessed, even for Josephs who had spent a lifetime in the African bush. Leopards are known to collect fish from drying rivers, but to actually hunt them when the waters are high is a completely different story.

What Josephs witnessed was active predation on fish out of the river. The leopards were using the same technique to catch the catfish; diving in, pinning the fish down, and using their powerful jaws to bite them. They caught fish whose necks were bigger than their own, and their newfound knowledge of catfish and how to catch them will stick with them for the rest of their lives.

This remarkable piece of behavior shows the intelligence and adaptability of wildlife. It is fascinating to think about how animals can learn and develop new hunting techniques, and how this knowledge can be passed down through generations. The leopards’ hunting behavior is a testament to the power of observation, learning, and evolution in the natural world.

For Josephs, witnessing this rare hunting behavior was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It reminds us that there is always something new to learn and discover about the natural world, and that even the most familiar animals can surprise us with their abilities and behaviors.