Re: Zawadi (aka Shadow)

Anne-Marie1981 Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:24 pm

Been doing a little bit of investigating regarding the name Malaika, the DSWT had an elephant with that name, unfortunately she died during labour in 2000. Apparently the baby was breech.

**Doogs** Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:37 pm

for checking that AM. Now I must admit if it was an Elephant behind

from DSWT I was thinking of it probably wouldn't have been from that far back so goodness knows who I'm getting mixed up with scratch

Ooooh poor Malaika at DSWT giving birth to a breach baby ele Crying or Very sad

Do you know if the little one survived ?

**Doogs** Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:55 pm

Seems to have gone awful quiet on news / updates about Zawadi & Malaika scratch

Hope all is well with the both of them

RMorr50912 Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:52 am

I haven't been able to find much either Doogs. I did see something the other day that Zawadi was seen in an area called single gorge I think, not sure, working off memory as I can't find the post but I think it was Paul Kirui on FB. I know I saw a post but I can't find it so I know she has been seen. No news on Malaika though.

I could be wrong about who to credit but i did see she was seen recently. No other info or pics. I'll keep trying to find the post.

Ronnie

**Laikipia** Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:07 pm

Perhaps Aatish will find Zawadi or Paul K. Jonathan's off to Bhutan, and India etc for 7 weeks so we won't be hearing any news from the Mara from him for a while.

Lai

**Doogs** Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:08 pm

Thanks Ronnie that would be good if you could.

Yes Lai Pai, hopefully Aatish will have a look for them and give us some news

**whitestarling** Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:44 pm

Jackson has spotted Zawadi. I assume he means Zawadi, and has hit the S instead of the Z

Zawadi (aka Shadow) - Page 3 Wa135

Shame he did'nt see the Cub, hope its OK

WS

RMorr50912 Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:01 pm

You beat me to it WS, I saw that earlier today as well. Knowing Jackson's spelling I'm pretty sure that's what he means. If he got the other side of her face there would be no doubt. I just hope somebody sees Malaika again soon.

Ronnie

**whitestarling** Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:06 pm

At least she has been spotted. Olive seems to have vanished at the moment though. Aatish our friend on here his Blog is Masai Mara Safaris, has been looking for her for a few days now, along with Paul Kirui.

WS

RMorr50912 Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:14 am

Thanks WS, I'm on his blog as well. Seems they've been getting some good cheetah sightings recently though. Paul's blog hasn't been updated in a while. I thought Olive recently had cubs, maybe she's moving them around. Hopeful for news soon.

Ronnie

**Doogs** Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:08 pm

Report from Kicheche Camp's FB 04/03/2012 :-

"Zawadi, aged 16, was spotted last week at one of her familiar granite haunts. It appears she is 'cub-less'. This is of course conjecture but she did not appear to be lactating which is ominous even though that cub would be five months now and not suckling so much. Zawadi's territory has always held a high density of mortal enemies, namely hyenas and baboons to say nothing of lions. She has not had... enormous success bringing up cubs over the years and with her advancing years and decline of hunting skills this was always going to be a big ask.

Many people who were smart enough to visit in the beautiful months of January and early February had some astonishing sightings of her (enc) and these will be cherished forever.

It would be wrong to confirm anything as we are talking about a very enigmatic and elusive animal, but the portents are not optimistic". Crying or Very sad

RMorr50912 Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:21 pm

That doesn't look good Doogs. Hopefully she's just well hidden but I know the odds of that. Good find.

Ronnie

**whitestarling** Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:04 pm

Thanks for the update Doogs. I was thinking the same Ronnie, but lets keep our fingers X, and hope for the best
WS

**Laikipia** Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:01 am

Oh dear that is sad news, fingers crossed.

Thanks for the update Doogs.

Lai

RMorr50912 Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:17 am

Still hoping for the best but this was the photo posted with the update Doogs posted. I didn't see Malaika the first time I looked at the pic, she blends in so well with the background. It's a wonderful pic.

Zawadi (aka Shadow) - Page 3 65773_309722412414249_181930701860088_793569_767587489_n

Zawadi (aka Shadow) - Page 3 65773_309722412414249_181930701860088_793569_767587489_n

Ronnie

**whitestarling** Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:47 am

Well spotted Ronnie as you say, she really does blend in, and a wonderful photo.
Thanks
WS

**Doogs** Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:49 pm

Aaaah yes, didn't see her at first either - she certainly does blend in well in those rocks.

Fingers, toes and everything else crossed that she's still with us I love you

RMorr50912 Sun Mar 11, 2012 1:29 pm

I also posted this on Jackson's thread. Jackson has posted on FB that he has heard Shadow was seen mating. He also said he knew some people who would be out all day and he'd try to get more confirmation. I hope for the best but looks like the cub may be gone.

Ronnie

**Laikipia** Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:52 pm

Fingers crossed for the little cub, this is really sad news.

Lai

**whitestarling** Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:37 pm

Thats a real shame, we feared the worst, but were hoping for the best
WS

RMorr50912 Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:55 am

This picture was posted on Jackson's FB page today. Unfortunately she is still alone and it's looking more like little Malaika is gone. It is a wonderful picture of Shadow, but i really hoped to find the cub by now. Looks like we will have to very soon submit to the harsh reality of life in the Mara.

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Zawadi (aka Shadow) - Page 3 424516_10150667695617980_626712979_9268521_162122274_n

Ronnie

**Laikipia** Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:52 am

Such a sad thought Ronnie, but as you say, the harsh reality of life. Zawadi is such a star but an old mum so it must be very tough for her.

Lai

**Doogs** Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:19 pm

Good to see dear old Shadow looking so well, such a shame about little Malaika Crying or Very sad

MissLeopard28 Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:11 am

Has anyone received ANY news about Zawadi since March? I know she is 16 years old and may be gone, but I'm hoping that she is still around. I know she was last seen mating, but no one has seen her since. She may have moved to a new location after her cubs were killed. Please let me know if you know anything. She's my favorite leopard and I'm going crazy not hearing about her! Thanks!

**whitestarling** Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:27 pm

Hi MissLeopard
Welcome to WAA.
I've emailed our friend Aatish Patel of Masai Mara Safaris, to see if he has any news about Zawadi, he is also close friends with Paul Kiriu, and I've asked the question on Pauls FB Page. We will check with others out there, it looks as though you've already asked on Jonethen Scotts Blog, at least I'm guessing its you, and see what we can find out, and post it here if we hear anything. Zawadi's a fantastic Lady, and we were so sad to hear she'd lost her Cub, but she's getting on a bit now for a Leopard, and to be still bringing up Cubs at her age is a big ask. Fingers X we will get some news of her

WS
Whitestarling Admin Team

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