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A treat to see this beautiful leopard up close. Taken in the Linyanti Reserve in Northern Botswana during our trip to Africa in October, 2013.
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The first of my pictures from the Big Cats photography day I attended yesterday at the Wildlife Heritage Foundation in Kent.
Not open to the public the WHF is a UK based charity working hard to ensure that the big cat species of the world are protected from extinction. Based in Kent UK they are an active partner in the European Endangered Species Breeding Programmes (EEP), as well as setting up education programmes for the people that share the habitats of these wonderful cats. The WHF is also raising awareness and funding for big cat projects around the world.
This is one of the four leopards they currently have living with them. I will be uploading more of my pictures shortly but this is a taster of whats to come.
You can read a report from my day by visiting my photography blog LINK
Next picture in the series of this young leopard! He was very sweet and beautiful! :)
Taken at the Ton's Zoo in Switzerland.
This chap was showing an interest in the kids running about, not sure if it was curiosity or just lunch time :-)
Snow Leopards arrived at the Highland Wildlife Park in September 2015. At time of our visit the two animals were getting themselves aquanited with each other - in sepreate cages.
Snow Leopard, pastel on velour, approx 16" x 16", original and limited edition prints now available.
Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia)
The snow leopard is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and is a member of the family Felidae. It is classified as an endangered species due to an estimated population of no more than 2500 snow leopards and the fact that it has no subpopulation numbering more than 250 mature leopards. Snow leopards can be found in eastern Asia
South Africa.
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The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the five "big cats" in the genus Panthera. It is a member of the Felidae family with a wide range in regions of sub-Saharan Africa, West Asia, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia to Siberia
The colour wasn't too good on this shot as it was a bit overcast, so I tried to make it look a bit smarter with B&W.
Didn't want to waste it because I liked the pose and it was looking right at me
This was taken at Twycross Zoo, though I don't know if they have the leopard anymore.
My "gay" Mexican model shoot. This is what happens when you date a Mexican fashion designer and hang out with her gay photographer friends. This was before I spoke Spanish well and just responding with "si si, photos si" can get you in a lot of trouble.
Amur leopards are one of the most critically endangered big cats in the world, with the estimated population to be only 30 – 50 in the wild. They are hunted for their beautiful thick coats and for their bones for the Traditional Chinese Medicine trade. Plus their habitat is also being destroyed, causing a depletion in their prey. This pushes them to hunt domestic livestock and as a result are often shot at by farmers.
Snow leopards are generally found in central and southern parts of Asia. They have some interesting things about them. They have a sorta stocky build. They also have short, round ears and really thick fur. All of these help keep them warm in their cold environment. They have big paws and long tails to help them stay balanced when walking in the snow in the mountains. They also have large nasal cavities. Without them, it would be difficult to breath in the cold thin air where they live. This picture was taken at the Denver Zoo in their feline house area.