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Leopard

Panthera pardus melanotica

Description:

Stockier in built than cheetas and servals, which are the only other spotted cats of similar size in the subregion. ground color is pale buff to golden yellow, with black spots forming rosettes on the flanks, hips and shoulders.( Smithers' mammals of southern africa a field guide. fourth edition)

Habitat:

Rock formation near river

Notes:

Last hour in the kruger, speeding to the gate when they notice us of this sighting. Certainly the most exciting minutes of my life, watching it lazely stretch in the sun :)

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2 Comments

AdrianoZaniniAstaldi
AdrianoZaniniAstaldi 11 years ago

Try the etosha and lower zambesi, its wonders are certainly comparable :D

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

ah man, Im "home sick" for the Kruger Park!!!!! Beautiful spot Adriano, all your images are reminding me of the African Beauty out there.... i need to plan a trip!!

Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Spotted on Aug 8, 2012
Submitted on Oct 4, 2012

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