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Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana
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Leopards are graceful and powerful cats. They are astoundingly strong and are the strongest of the big cats. They are able to climb trees, even when carrying heavy prey, and often choose to rest on tree branches during the day.
The leopard is the most elusive and secretive of the large felids. They are extremely difficult to trace and locate in the wild.
They run up to 58km/h and can leap 6m horizontally and 3m vertically. They are also very strong swimmers.
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This is another view of the first leopard we saw in Motswari.
We had an excellant day in the park today - 4 leopard sightings.I will have to add photos later.
I’ve followed this leopard since he was just a few weeks old when he was learning to climb; his keepers had to stand below the branches in his enclosure to catch him when he tumbled down. Clouded leopards are excellent tree climbers who can run headfirst down trees.
Auob, Kgalagadi Transfrontier park, South Africa
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One early rainy morning we spotted this young male leopard sitting out near the road not far from camp! He was sitting in some bushes and just sat there and stared at us! I love this capture with his tongue out and I think it shows his youth! This photo was taken in the Olare motorogi conservancy in Kenya!
We were lucky to see this beautiful female Leopard resting quietly under some shrubs at quite a distance in late afternoon.
I took this photo about a year ago North of Satara in the Kruger Park.
Patience pays off in Botswana, Africa, after two days of watching and waiting. Cub finally came into open grassy area th mom very nearby of course. Getting such an opportunity is rare blessing for which I was most thankful. Leopard mom and two cubs were the highlight of my first trip to Africa in Okavango Delta region. (Leopard - Panthera pardus)
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In het Sabi Sands ook wel de bakermat van alle safari's genoemd hebben we deze prachtige luipaarden mogen bewonderen. Schitterend om ze van zo dichtbij te mogen fotograferen.
The photo was taken in Kruger NP, at approx. 120 meters distance. Had spotted some very vigilant empals who were all looking in the same direction. Thought something might happen soon when a leopard and a hyena suddenly appeared
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Kruger National Park South Africa.
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We could spot this huge guy at Grootkolk Wilderness Camp in Kgalagadi. While we observe a brown hyena drinking at the waterhole, this guy come rushing up and chased the hyena away. A really good start on my birthday !
The leopard is a male called Kham and was first seen in 2011!
Leopard - Panthera pardus
South Africa Oktober/November 2017
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
I aimed at photographing an ordinary portrait of the leopard, but he was moving too close, nearly filled my camera’s viewfinder.
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The classic Leopard image is that of an animal draped on a branch in a tall tree. Although Leopards do spend time in trees this image can be a little misleading as in many places where Leopards occur, such as the Central Kalahari, the trees are not suitable for climbing and the animals spend all the time of the ground. (Source: Siyabona Africa)
Nocturnal animals, leopards are active at night when they venture out in search for food. They spend their days mostly resting, camouflaged in the trees or hiding in caves. (Source: National Geographic)
Namibia Leopard differ from cheetah by its stockier and more powerful appearance, bigger head and muscular body. The expression in their eyes is baleful and catlike whereas the cheetah’s eyes seem gentler.
Uncommonly seen due to their secretive nocturnal habits, they are solitary but can be seen in pairs when mating or in small groups consisting of a mother and her offsprings.
If you would like to look into the eyes of a Leopard, please click on the image...
The classic Leopard image is that of an animal draped on a branch in a tall tree. Although Leopards do spend time in trees, this image can be a little misleading as in many places where Leopards occur, such as the Central Kalahari, the trees are not suitable for climbing and the animals spend all the time of the ground. (Source: Siyabona Africa)
The leopard is so strong and comfortable in trees that it often hauls its kills into the branches. By dragging the bodies of animals aloft it hopes to keep them safe from scavengers such as hyenas. Leopards can also hunt from trees, where their spotted coats allow them to blend with the leaves until they spring with a deadly pounce.
These nocturnal predators also stalk antelope, deer, and pigs by stealthy movements in the tall grass. Leopards are strong swimmers and very much at home in the water, where they sometimes eat fish and crabs. (Source: National Geographic)
Maasai Mara, Kenya
We spotted this Leopard before dawn had broken and tracked him for a full hour. Looks like he'd eaten well.
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We arrived at Motswari Private Game Reserve at 2.30 in the afternoon and were settled into our cabin. We were told to be back at the office at 3.30 if we wanted to go on the afternoon safari and of course we decided to go. An amazing experience and after only being on the safari truck for around 45 minutes we saw this beautiful leopard stalking some Impala.