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Leopards – Secretive, Elusive, Enthralling

23/01/2018 Martin Africa, Photography, South Africa, Travel, Wildlife

I know it is a terrible admission but, by and large, I find lions very boring. Sure they are the top predator in Africa, but they spend so much of their time just lying around sleeping that too often, after the initial thrill of sighting them, not much happens. I get far more excited about other cats, especially the spotted[…]

Leopard – a stealthy and patient hunter

22/09/2016 Martin Africa, Botswana, Photography, Travel, Wildlife

A leopard is without doubt one of the animals I enjoy watching most on safari, along with cheetahs and wild dogs. So there was a real sense of excitement in our vehicle when our guide said one had been sighted quite close to where we were. It was hard work ploughing along the dry river bed, for our 4×4 that[…]