in the okavango delta, botswana

South Africa

Pilanesberg National Park

Sun City

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Leopard 2 A4 Walkaround (AM-00622)

The Amur leopard is considered to be one of the most critically endangered big cats in the world, with roughly 30-40 individuals remaining in the wild. Habitat loss and hunting (for trophies and use in traditional medicines) are the biggest threats to Amur leopards in the wild.

The Amur leopard has been a protected species in Russia since 1956, but poaching is still a problem. Conservation efforts in the wild for these animals include anti-poaching patrols, customs control, fighting forest fires, environmental education programmes and working closely with local communities.

Information sourced from Marwell Zoo.

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Leopard at Whipsnade Zoo

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CANON EOS 7D MARKII

EF 300m f/2.8 L IS II USM

Panthera unica

Leopard

Mafufanyane is one of the more mature Males of the Sabi Sands Area , seen here checking that no other males have been in his territory .

Safari Park 04/2009 - By Me

Leopard resting in tree - Seronera River - 11 feb 2018

Kanha, India

Note the gazelle hoof hanging next to him

Masai Mara, on the way to the reserve

Buffalo Zoo

A wonderful Amur Leopard in the park

Amur Leopard - Colchester Zoo

This guy seemed happy to pose for me, though shooting through the mesh cage was a bit tricky to get a good shot.

One of only a small number of rare Amur Leopards left in the world

13 weeks old

Female leopard marking territory

A mother leopard is still while calling her month year old cub back to her.

Photo taken by Thomson Safaris guest, June Cunningham.

(female) weibl. Leopard Azisam

Marwell Wildlife.

Dulini Lodge, Sabi Sands, South Africa (April 2014)

These photos of wild leopards were taken during a photo safari near Kruger National Park.

Leopard, Ngala game reserve, South Africa

This beautiful Amur leopard is very intently watching a small dog brought to the zoo by its owner. The leopard followed the dog for several minutes until it went out of sight. Must have looked tasty. Please read my profile for attribution information .