Leopard on Guard
Jun 21, 2017 09:25:20 #
Though a somewhat lightweight in the big cat family, Leopards are immensely strong. They regularly drag their kill (mostly Impala) into the security of a suitable tree in order to prevent it being stolen by other animals. They then visit it to eat over several days without the fear of losing it to a scavenger.... very often Hyenas.
Though appearing sleepy, this Leopard had an Impala carcass in a nearby tree and was actually very alert to any movement and on guard duty between meals.
(Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR)
Though appearing sleepy, this Leopard had an Impala carcass in a nearby tree and was actually very alert to any movement and on guard duty between meals.
(Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR)
Jun 21, 2017 09:41:17 #
Jun 21, 2017 09:57:03 #
Jun 21, 2017 10:11:36 #
zneb240 wrote:
Though a somewhat lightweight in the big cat famil... (show quote)
Exceptional photography, good job
Jun 21, 2017 10:24:16 #
Jun 21, 2017 11:25:14 #
Nice shot. Cats, even fuzzballs at home, never really sleep. There's always part of their consciousness ready to react.
Jun 22, 2017 05:37:43 #
Jun 22, 2017 06:02:57 #
Jun 22, 2017 06:53:50 #
zneb240 wrote:
Though a somewhat lightweight in the big cat famil... (show quote)
Is that a fencing leopard?
Jun 22, 2017 08:56:13 #
Jun 22, 2017 11:27:43 #
zneb240 wrote:
Though a somewhat lightweight in the big cat famil... (show quote)
Good shot Warren. You really nailed him.
Jun 22, 2017 19:24:04 #
Jun 22, 2017 21:53:00 #
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