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Sri Lankan Leopard descending from tree, Yala NP One moment such a leopard is laying lazily in the tree, yet if you would have blinked whilst it is descending, you would have missed it entirely. Asia,Panthera pardus kotiya,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan Leopard,Yala Click/tap to enlarge

Sri Lankan Leopard descending from tree, Yala NP

One moment such a leopard is laying lazily in the tree, yet if you would have blinked whilst it is descending, you would have missed it entirely.

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    travismorhardt
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    Big cats move so swiftly and quietly, they are the ultimate sneak and stalk predator! Good thing you were paying attention ;) Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      So true, here's a similar situation in Tanzania:

      Leopard habitat in the Serengeti This one is best viewed fullscreen on a wide screen. I have identified the species as Leopard. You will not find it, but I can guarantee you that it is there, because only seconds ago it came down a tree and walked into this grass. We stared at this scene for a long time. Occasionally we would spot the Leopard again, and each time it was far away from its last location. We did not see or hear it move in between locations. Its true stealth. <br /> <br /> Without this information you would likely judge this scene as empty, dull or peaceful, which just goes to show how on guard herbivores have to be in the Serengeti. Every step can be your last one. Africa,Leopard,Panthera pardus,Serengeti Central,Serengeti National Park,Serengeti area,Tanzania


      Down from the tree, and just gone altogether. No sound, no movement in the grass. But it's there.       Posted 10 years ago

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The Sri Lankan Leopard

The Sri Lankan Leopard is a leopard subspecies native to Sri Lanka. Classified as "Endangered" by IUCN, the population is believed to be declining due to numerous threats including poaching for trade and human-leopard conflicts. This subspecies is colloquially known as Kotiya in Sinhala and Siruththai in Tamil.

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Uploaded Apr 14, 2015. Captured Nov 13, 2014 14:15.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO500
  • 400mm