We were excited to start our search for the elusive Spotted Beeb-Eater, also known as a leopard, given the boastful claims made by Yala National Park that it has the highest concentration of SBEs in the world(?). What they don’t mention in the brochure is that the Beeb-Eaters have chosen this part of the world to congregate because it also has a very high concentration of forest. And safari vehicles. Which does not make spotting a Spotted Eater an easy task! We had a slow drive to our camp, not because of traffic or any actual impediment, but because we were apparently early. We should have made the most of the aircon while we had it, because once we arrived, it was like a furnace. We were able to enjoy some lunch in the shade before
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