"No one can make you feel inferior without your permission"
Eleanor Roosevelt
Sheena, a 12 year old African Leopard was brought to the Santago Rare Leopard Project in Hertfordshire from a UK zoo when she was just 4 months old. A remarkable scene was captured by a photography student, Casey Gutteridge, during feeding time of the big cat.
Gutteridge said, “ I have no idea where the mouse came from - he just appeared in the enclosure after the keeper had dropped in the meat for the leopard.”
“He didn’t take any notice of the leopard, just went straight over to the meat and started feeding himself.”
The leopard was pretty surprised - she bent down, sniffed the mouse and flinched a bit, like she was scared. In the meantime, the mouse simply carried on like nothing had happened!
Project owner, Jackie James added, “It was so funny to see - Sheena nudged the mouse a couple of times to try to get it away from her food. But the determined little thing took no notice, and carried on.”
The story of a brave, determined and hungry little creature that was not deterred by the size of his opponent. He had a goal in mind, and followed it through, regardless of perceived obstacles. Really enjoyed this most unusual co existence; what a wonderful world - where we can all get along, regardless of vast differences!
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