A small group of seven leopards, including two cubs, has been spotted on South Africa's West Coast for the first time in over 170 years, marking what conservationists are calling a historic wildlife recovery. The return is linked to the gradual expansion of conservancies and eco-estates that have restored suitable habitat in the region. However, the comeback has raised concerns among local livestock farmers who fear increased predator attacks on their sheep and other animals, while conservation groups work to implement compensation schemes and other measures to ease the tension between wildlife recovery and agricultural livelihoods.