03/09/2020
PHOTO OF THE DAY! . Leopard (Panthera pardus), certainly one of the most beautiful big cats you will ever encounter. The distinctive open rosette pattern, stretched across the tawny coat, help to break the shape of this stealthy, ambush predator. Solitary by nature, the ability to remain undetected is important, both in hunting and avoiding conflict with other species. Like all true felids, the Leopard has protractile claws which are kept within a protective sheath when the foot is relaxed, only allowing the claws to be used when necessary for extra grip when grappling prey or climbing trees. Mainly nocturnal, they can be encountered during the early morning, with much activity on the ground, only making use of a tree to escape mortal danger, hoist a carcass from direct competition with scavengers or to rest out of the reach of biting insects during the heat of the day. Let us design the tour that best suites you to see these incredible mammals in Africa. This image was take by Tour Leader Greg de Klerk in Kruger National Park.
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