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I received this message from Jason Roussos yesterday. I don't think there was any doubt about whether tis one was a male of not Eeker


"I got back from a Damaro hunt with a client from Mexico. Got this unbelievable leopard. Huge, scarred up old male that was very dark (classic Ethiopian morph leopard). Probably the best cat I have shot to date. On the body he measured 8.5 feet. Skin off he measured just under 10 feet. Must have weighed close to 200lbs but didn’t have a scale. No skull measurement because unfortunately the clients backup shot hit the back of the skull. Because we could still get a skull width measurement my guess was that he was around 18 inches total score."





WOW!


That is a fantastic animal!

I love the dark colour!


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OH. WOW.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.


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Just when I thought I would never shoot another leopard....I guess now I need to go to Ethiopia..oh boy
 
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Absolutely incredible Chui!
 
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That is the best looking leopard trophy that i've every seen.


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The most impressive leopard Ive ever seen, Congratulations to all involved!


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Do you have any other pictures??
 
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Beautiful leopard...the most impressive leopard trophy I've ever seen.

It's unfortunate the trophy photo was ruined by the inclusion of that Blaser. Smiler


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A beast among beasts.May his progeny be numerous,and roam widely.Congratulations! Jim
 
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Eesh! ....and I thought my cat was big. This one is a real monster. Mine weighed in at 180 pounds on the farm scale - your cat appears to be MUCH bigger! Way to go!
 
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How many color "morphs" of leopard does Ethiopia have?

The forests of SW Ethiopia use to produce about 20% Melanistic phase leopards. I say use to because for he most part the forests are now gone. Here's one from about 30 years ago.


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Eesh! ....and I thought my cat was big. This one is a real monster. Mine weighed in at 180 pounds on the farm scale - your cat appears to be MUCH bigger! Way to go!


Post your pic... Lots of people say they shot a 180lb cat but sincere you weighed yours I would love to see it
 
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Eesh! ....and I thought my cat was big. This one is a real monster. Mine weighed in at 180 pounds on the farm scale - your cat appears to be MUCH bigger! Way to go!


Post your pic... Lots of people say they shot a 180lb cat but sincere you weighed yours I would love to see it

There are several photos already posted - look in the "Hunting Reports - Africa" section under "Shangani Leopard". Photos of the mount are also posted in the Taxidermy section under "Leopard".
 
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I did..... What an awesome cat!!
 
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rich Elliott:
I say use to because for he most part the forests are now gone.

What a shame. And the tree huggers are doing what about this situation.....?


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Awesome color and awesome cat. I would guess 175lbs. Not many strong guys can lift 175 lb cats and even less lift 200lb cats.
Great cat, probably the best i have seen here on AR.



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Awesome color and awesome cat. I would guess 175lbs. Not many strong guys can lift 175 lb cats and even less lift 200lb cats.
Great cat, probably the best i have seen here on AR.


I respectfully disagree with your estimation of the cat's weight. My leopard (view photos in "Shangani Leopard")weighed 180 pounds (actual weight on a scale), and this Ethiopian cat appears to be much bigger. Also note in the photo the leopard's back paws are still on the ground, so the man in the photo is not picking up the whole weight. I lifted my cat off the ground and threw out my back in the process!
 
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I lifted my cat off the ground and threw out my back in the process!


I can relate to that!


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BIG TOM CONGRATULATIONS clapTHE ROUSSOS FAMILY HAS A LOT OF EXPERIENCE ON ETHIOPIA ,THEY ARE THE BEST OVER THERE


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As fine a trophy as a 100# + tusker. Absolutely beautiful.


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Remarkable leopard, beautiful. What was the skull measurement?
 
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Holy Crap! That's a huge cat
Great job to all involved
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Here we go.
Three years ago outside Waterport
17&7/8 , 90 + kg


" Until the day breaks and the nights shadows flee away " Big ivory for my pillow and 2.5% of Neanderthal DNA flowing thru my veins.
When I'm ready to go, pack a bag of gunpowder up my ass and strike a fire to my pecker, until I squeal like a boar.
Yours truly , Milan The Boarkiller - World according to Milan
PS I have big boar on my floor...but it ain't dead, just scared to move...

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I'm 6'and2&1/2" and 215 lbs and had to have a help to lift him.


" Until the day breaks and the nights shadows flee away " Big ivory for my pillow and 2.5% of Neanderthal DNA flowing thru my veins.
When I'm ready to go, pack a bag of gunpowder up my ass and strike a fire to my pecker, until I squeal like a boar.
Yours truly , Milan The Boarkiller - World according to Milan
PS I have big boar on my floor...but it ain't dead, just scared to move...

Man should be happy and in good humor until the day he dies...
Only fools hope to live forever
“ Hávamál”
 
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One more thing. Nose to tail along the curves 8'6" and we measured him right after several times, because we couldn't believe it.


" Until the day breaks and the nights shadows flee away " Big ivory for my pillow and 2.5% of Neanderthal DNA flowing thru my veins.
When I'm ready to go, pack a bag of gunpowder up my ass and strike a fire to my pecker, until I squeal like a boar.
Yours truly , Milan The Boarkiller - World according to Milan
PS I have big boar on my floor...but it ain't dead, just scared to move...

Man should be happy and in good humor until the day he dies...
Only fools hope to live forever
“ Hávamál”
 
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wow what a leopard is it importable ?
 
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That is the stuff dreams are made of. LOVE THAT DARK COLOR. Congrats to all.


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Stellar cat!
 
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Serious cat. Looks like a bloody Jaguar. Well done to all involved.


I was just about to say the same! That is a gorgeous panther. Absolutely stunning.


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I would dearly love to see the finished mount of that beast.


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