Huge Ethiopian Leopard

29 April 2014, 09:18

quote:
Originally posted by Rich Elliott:
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

"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!

29 April 2014, 09:27

Norway_Moose_hunter

OH. WOW.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

29 April 2014, 09:32

Bill Collector

Just when I thought I would never shoot another leopard....I guess now I need to go to Ethiopia..oh boy

29 April 2014, 12:40

Wowo

Absolutely incredible Chui!

02 May 2014, 07:51

Texas Blue Devil

That is the best looking leopard trophy that i've every seen.

05 May 2014, 04:18

ManuelM

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

05 May 2014, 04:42

Leopardtrack

Do you have any other pictures??

05 May 2014, 09:22

ForrestB

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.

05 May 2014, 09:31

bronxfats

A beast among beasts.May his progeny be numerous,and roam widely.Congratulations! Jim

06 May 2014, 20:29

subsailor74

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!

06 May 2014, 21:15

Rich Elliott

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.

06 May 2014, 21:57

Leopardtrack

quote:
Originally posted by subsailor74:
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

06 May 2014, 22:07

subsailor74

quote:
Originally posted by Leopardtrack:
quote:
Originally posted by subsailor74:
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".

07 May 2014, 03:18

Leopardtrack

I did..... What an awesome cat!!

07 May 2014, 16:01

Jan Dumon

[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.....?

09 May 2014, 18:53

chilcotin hillbilly

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.

09 May 2014, 20:25

subsailor74

quote:
Originally posted by chilcotin hillbilly:
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!

09 May 2014, 21:13

Rich Elliott

quote:
I lifted my cat off the ground and threw out my back in the process!

I can relate to that!

09 May 2014, 21:51

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BIG TOM CONGRATULATIONS

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

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08 September 2014, 01:16

Sean Russell

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

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08 September 2014, 13:49

Neil-PH

Remarkable leopard, beautiful. What was the skull measurement?

08 September 2014, 22:14

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Holy Crap! That's a huge cat
Great job to all involved

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08 September 2014, 23:48

boarkiller

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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08 September 2014, 23:50

boarkiller

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

08 September 2014, 23:52

boarkiller

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.

09 September 2014, 00:06

shotgun46

wow what a leopard is it importable ?

09 September 2014, 00:33

jeff h

That is the stuff dreams are made of. LOVE THAT DARK COLOR. Congrats to all.

09 September 2014, 06:17

Orvar

Stellar cat!

09 September 2014, 08:01

Anjin

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
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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