Leopard's Unusual Encounter with Baby Baboon Captured in Documentary

A female leopard, known as Legadema, was observed in Botswana's Okavango Delta engaging in an unexpected interaction with a baby baboon. After killing a baboon, Legadema discovered a newborn clinging to the deceased mother. Instead of consuming the infant, she gently carried it up a tree to protect it from scavengers. This behavior was documented in the 2006 National Geographic film "Eye of the Leopard," directed by Dereck and Beverly Joubert. The film chronicles Legadema's life from cub to adulthood, highlighting her survival challenges and interactions with other species. The documentary premiered on October 8, 2006, on the National Geographic Channel and has received critical acclaim for its intimate portrayal of wildlife behavior.