The jackal took a siesta over lunchtime like any self-respecting jackal would, his tummy full from the flocks of Burchells sandgrouse, Namaqua sandgrouse and doves that frequent his pond.

The young leopard can be seen leaping through the air under the African sun to catch one of the Namaqua or Burchell breeds of the Sandgrouse birds. Balancing on its two back legs, the predator ...