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Leopards mating
Leopards mating in Masai Mara early morning.
leopardPanthera leomatingbig catwild animalMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
It is time to move!
It is time to move! Leopard mother carries the small cub in her mouth to move it to the new den in Masai Mara. She has to be on the look out as other predators such as lion may ambush her
LeopardArican big catPanthera pardusmother and cubMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
Grooming time.
Resting on rocks the leopard mother lovingly grooms her adult cub. Grooming makes the bond stronger between mother and cub
LeoprdmotherandcubAfricanbigcatPantherapardusMasaiMaraNationalReserveKenya
Walk time!
Leopard mother takes her two cubs for a walk around her territory in Masai Mara.
Leopardmother and cubsMasai Mara National ReservePanthera parduswalkAfrican big cat
Resting time.
The sun is shining beautifully in the morning and the leopard female sits out on a high rock to catch the rays. The cub follows her, not to be left alone.
Leoprdmother and cubAfrican big catPanthera pardusMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
Stay still!
Carrying the cub in her mouth, the leopard mother seems to say "stay still' as the cub wants to run around. She is in the process of changing her den.
Leoprdmother and cubAfrican big catPanthera pardusMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
Keep off!
The female leopard snarls at the photographer as she does not like big lenses pointing at her.
LeoprdAfrican big catPanthera pardusMasai Mara National ReserveKenyasnarl.
Leopard hunting
An impala has been spotted by the female leopard, as she crouches down and moves slowly with her belly touching the ground. She desperately wants to hunt as her babies are hungry.
LeoprdAfrican big catPanthera pardusMasai Mara National ReserveKenyahuntcrouches down.
Uo a blooming tree!
After hunting a Thomson's Gazelle, this female leopard tows the kill up a blooming Acacia tree to keep a group of scavenging hyenas away.
LeopardAcacia treekillpanthera pardusAfrican big catMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
Safe up there!
Climbing up a tree, the leopard feels safe from the lurking hyenas.
LeoprdAfrican big catspotted hyenacrocuta crocutaPanthera pardusMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
Tails up!
Moving through tall grass, only the tail of the leopard can be seen clearly.
LeopardAfrican big catPanthera pardustailtall grassMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
Observing!
High up on a tree the leopard scans a herd of browsing impalas. It has the advantage of surprise if it wants to hunt.
LeopardPanthera pardusvantageAfrican big catscansMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
Grooming
LEOPARD MOTHER (POPULARLY KNOWN AS HALF TAIL) GROOMS HER GROWN CUB AFFECTIONATELY IN MASAI MARA
IN LOVE
Leopards in an affectionate mood during courtship in Masai Mara
leopard snarling in tall Masai Mara grass
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leopard snarling in tall Masai Mara grass
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Leopard hiding in the tall grass of Masai Mara.
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Leopard youngster on a hunt in Masai Mara.
leopardPanthera pardusyoungsterhuntMasai Mara National Reservekenya.
Leopard eatinga kill in tall grass in Masai Mara.
LeopardPanthera pardusbig catcat familyMasai Mara National ReserveKenya.
Leopard eating is distracted by vultures flying over head in Masai Mara.
LeopardPanthera pardusbig catcat familyeatingMasai Mara National ReserveKenya.
Leopard eating is distracted by vultures flying over head in Masai Mara.
leopardeatingPanthera pardusbig catcat familyMasai Mara National ReserveKenya.
leopard sitting on a tree in Masai Mara.
leopardPanthera pardustreesittingmammalMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
Male leopard on a prowl in the savanna in Masai Mara.
leopardbig catcat familyprowlsavannaMasai Mara National ReserveKenya
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there. This leopard is resting with the kill under a tree and will take it up after sunset.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there. This leopard is resting with the kill under a tree and will take it up after sunset.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there. This leopard is resting with the kill under a tree and will take it up after sunset.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there. This leopard is resting with the kill under a tree and will take it up after sunset.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there. This leopard is shiting the kill in the grass so that lions and hyenas will not be
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there.
LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there.
Leopard on a tree resting on a cold and foggy morning in Masai Mara.
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Leopard on a tree resting on a cold and foggy morning in Masai Mara.
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Leopard on a tree on Masai Mara
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Leopard resting on a tree in Masai Mara.
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LEOPARD
More crafty than lions, leopards prefer solitary lifestyle (except when mating) and are active during night. During daytime they rest hidden in bushes or on rocks or trees. To avoid hyenas and lions, leopards store their kills up a tree and and feed safely there.
