Kitty in a tree (South Africa style)
Sep 17, 2017 08:35:36 #
Leopards are often attacked and killed by lions, so they tend to hang out and sleep in high spots - including trees. It was always exciting and not unusual to see a leopard sleeping in a tree. They also often drag their kill into a tree - I have one photo of a large impala (one of the antelopes of the region) hanging about fifty feet up in a tree! It was very exciting, though, to see this wide-awake kitty up in a tree - especially since the late afternoon sun was illuminating him in such a fantastic light.
Taken on my recent trip to South Africa - see: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-485747-1.html#8167860
Taken on my recent trip to South Africa - see: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-485747-1.html#8167860
Sep 17, 2017 08:39:34 #
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Sep 17, 2017 08:48:30 #
What wonderful photos. It must have been wonderful to shoot these lovely creatures. You have done an excellent job.
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Sep 17, 2017 11:56:58 #
Great shots. Feline behavior is the same across species. Who has a domestic house cat that had not been in the exact poses as this magnificent leopard?
Sep 17, 2017 12:01:20 #
Very nice set. I really like the last one with his (her) eyes showing. Did you see many leopards? And was it common to see them up in trees?
Sep 17, 2017 14:46:35 #
Magnificent downloads Steve...you managed to get some marvelous captures in great light! 
Sep 17, 2017 19:27:12 #
Sep 17, 2017 21:18:50 #
These are really fantastic images, Steve, and sure it was a great trip!
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