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African Leopards
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Howard Cleland: " Driving back to a sighting from the previous night, one always wonders if the cat will be there or if it has moved on. Lucky to have better light and a mobile younger male to be on the move back to his kill in a small tree. "
James Tyrell : " Suspense. The leopard was dozing in the road when an unsuspecting Duiker appeared over the skyline, moving straight towards where the now-alert big cat carefully and silently moulded into a pounce position.
The Duiker eventually spotted... something... in the shade, although it wasn’t quite sure what it was. But discretion being the better part of valour, the small antelope moved off into the thicket and the leopard put its head down again. Helluva tense minute though! "
To be permanently on the ground and to make a good shot:
Pierre Jonqueres: " In search of light. " Beverly Joubert: " Waiting for the perfect portrait can be arduous. Spending days cooped up in a cramped vehicle enduring oppressive heat while fighting off biting insects and fatigue is challenging. But a single shot can make it all worth while. This is Legadema in her prime. As we remain confined to our home facing uncertain times, we’re reminded of the profound impact this leopard had on us. She moved us to dedicate our lives to protecting others like her, as well as the fragile ecosystems on which big cats (and so many wild animals) depend. "
Lucien Beaumont: " Vomba young male, must have been one of the most exciting leopards I had the opportunity of tracking, following and photographing @londolozi . "
Lucien Beaumont: " Sharing is caring. A pair of brother leopards share a duiker kill hoisted in a marula tree. "
Leopard from the Ethiopian Highlands with a Gelada kill.
 *This image is copyright of its original author Original source: Leopard predation on gelada monkeys at Guassa, Ethiopia (2020) Lin et. al
James Tyrell: " This young male ended up coming to sit about 3 feet from my open footwell.
I’m not one for the selfies, but felt obliged to take a shot just to show how close he was. The best part of it was that HE made the decision to approach. Totally relaxed, just curious. " |
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