Leopard on Log
This leopard was observed in the Serengeti, Tanzania. There are endless grasslands (from which the name Serengeti comes) interspersed with rock outcroppings which provide habitat for many creatures as well as shade. The rocks also often hold rainwater where I saw elephants come to drink. The outcroppings are called Moro Kopjes, or just Kopjes. We found many lions on the rocks and were lucky to find this leopard. It napped for a long time on a rocky ledge then climbed down and made it onto this log which provided a nice photo setting. Thank you, Mr. Leopard! Leopards are strong and can carry more than their body weight up a tree, where it is safe from lions, hyena and other carnivores. We found one old carcass of something in one of the Acacia trees we passed. They need to get close to their prey to attack and often hunt at night, aiding in their concealment. Personally, I don’t think they have a personality as entertaining as lions or cheetah, but their beauty is, in my opinion, unsurpassed. (Panthera pardus) (Sony a1, 400mm f/2.8 at f/2.8, 1/800 second, ISO 640)
Leopard on Log
This leopard was observed in the Serengeti, Tanzania. There are endless grasslands (from which the name Serengeti comes) interspersed with rock outcroppings which provide habitat for many creatures as well as shade. The rocks also often hold rainwater where I saw elephants come to drink. The outcroppings are called Moro Kopjes, or just Kopjes. We found many lions on the rocks and were lucky to find this leopard. It napped for a long time on a rocky ledge then climbed down and made it onto this log which provided a nice photo setting. Thank you, Mr. Leopard! Leopards are strong and can carry more than their body weight up a tree, where it is safe from lions, hyena and other carnivores. We found one old carcass of something in one of the Acacia trees we passed. They need to get close to their prey to attack and often hunt at night, aiding in their concealment. Personally, I don’t think they have a personality as entertaining as lions or cheetah, but their beauty is, in my opinion, unsurpassed. (Panthera pardus) (Sony a1, 400mm f/2.8 at f/2.8, 1/800 second, ISO 640)