Massive Head, Neck & Muscles

[Sammyfrosh]

Camera trap photos of 3 different leopards in the same spot in Gabon (western Congo Basin). The first is a female with cubs and therefore should be adult, the second is most probably an adult male judging by the overall appearance and dewlap, and the third must also be an adult male judging by his sheer size. It's interesting to note the variation here, the male in the middle appears considerably bigger than the female. But the male on the right looks even bigger. Also note the difference in rosettes between the two males.

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Am mostly impressed by the muscles on both male leopards even tho there are weight differences between both males. Reply