as i remember it leopard about 100 yds, lion about 50 yds, ele about 30yds, buff. from 80 yds to 50 ft. croc about 75 yds, hippo about 75 yds. much can be said about distances, however the reality of the thing is for you to sneak up as close as you can and feel comfortable with. Sometimes it just isn't possible, sometimes it is