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Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)
Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)
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Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)
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Rajiv Kalsi
Kalesar National Park, Haryana. Feb 2020.  *This image is copyright of its original author  
Beautiful...
Shaaz Jung: " This year was about exploring the unexplored and understanding the unfathomable. My 2019 belonged to the worlds most elusive. Over 150 sightings, 8TB of images, 50TB of footage, a National Geographic film and lifetime of unforgettable memories. We spent ten hours a day, everyday, trying to understand the black panther but true wisdom in the jungle is knowing you know nothing about its true origins. Everyday was a journey into the unknown, as we attempted to unravel the secrets of a cat very few have documented long enough to understand not just his character, but also the little idiosyncrasies that make him unique. The result is an overwhelming portfolio, and possibly the first in the world, of a melanistic leopard in the wild hunting, mating, fighting and thriving against the odds of natural selection. I want to thank all of you for being a part of my journey this year. The jungle can be a lonely place but thanks to all of you, never have I felt alone. Nature is where it all begins and I hope my work this year has inspired you to fall in love with the wilderness and visit the jungles. Have a wonderful new year and see you on the flip side. Shaaz " 
Large Leopard
Leopard while going back to Chandrapur from Tadoba. Taken by our family friend Alok Doshi bhaiya. Bold leopard
Marlon du Toit: " The forest has eyes. It’s always watching.
High up in the tree canopy langur monkeys survey the forest floor below. Their calls heard by all as they sight a mottled coat passing by. The deer don’t miss a thing and alarm loudly whenever the scent of leopard wafts passed their nose & even more so when their eyes lock together. In the thickets of the forest the ever cautious peacock takes account of every step it takes. It too, like the deer and the monkey, will fall prey to the stealthiest of them all. The forest has eyes and it’s always watching, always alert. When your own eyes finally do meet with those of the forest predator, the one that fears not the highest tree to pursue the monkey, or the most fleet-footed deer in the forest clearing. When your eyes finally lock together for however brief it may be, you’ll be taken captive as those yellow’s pierce right into your soul. You’ll never be the same. It’s impossible. Time spent spent with a Kabini leopard is unlike anything I’ve ever done before. "
Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat
Jhalana leopard with nilgai hind prey.  *This image is copyright of its original author
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