Sri Lanka Leopard by danob
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Description
This leopard is found only in Sri Lanka, and is the country's top predator. As such it is a wonderful place to see this Cat as it has no other predator to worry about, and has managed to adapt to living in relative close proximity to humanity.
Very little has been known about it in the past, but ongoing studies (The Leopard project- The Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust, www.wwct.org) indicate that they are still distributed throughout the island both within and outside protected areas.
Dry ever green monsoon forest, arid zone scrub jungle, low and upper mountain forest, rain forest and wet zone intermediate forests are some of the habitats currently inhabited by these leopards. Years of Cival unrest has hampered the conservation projects.
Taken at Burgers Zoo Arnhem yesterday with Ilona Ger and Oskar with his family and friend Mieka
Comments (58)
Beautiful creature, and a fantastic capture excellent.
Excellent shot. She posed very well for you :-)
A beautiful leopard portrait you have taken and posted here! Thanks for it!!!
Such beautiful detail captured; the eyes are gorgeous.
Nice picture, beautiful leopard. I had no idea where Sri Lanka was in the world, so I googled it and was surprised it is an island off the coast of India. I then reread your information and noticed you mention it was an island in the second paragraph. It is amazing this cat lives only their. I wonder if the Indian Tiger had something to do with its living off the main land, early on? Thanks, because of your cat I learned something today. Todd
Fabulous shot Dan. You bagged yourself a big cat and you never had to use a gun to do it. Bravo!
Wow, never seen such a beautiful leo, a gorgeous portrait, excellent!!
one of my favorite animals, the pattern is gorgeous so as the animal itself, lovely details "I would never ever put my head in this one" !!
Fantastic shot my friend....!!! Great detail and definition.....!!!!
In a word, enchanting. Nice work Danny!
Most beautiful portrait of this exotic cat. The calm serene look in those beautiful eyes belies the fact that this is a wild creature.
Greay shot! VVonderful animal!
This animal is just beautiful. Excellent portrait. Aloha
I love his expression you've captured. Excellent.
Fabulous Danny! Like it so very much.
Wonderful leopard!!! Superb capture!!!
How incredible. The delicate bone structure is evident but I know this is a hunting cat... The blue cast in the shadowed lighting is great and really highlights those outlines on the face well. i didn't know about this cat and I thought I was very well versed in the cats - big and small. I learn so much from you and the other nature-photographers. Absolutely amazing capture of an amazing animal.
Such beauty in this cat...and one nice shot here to show it off! Aloha~
Beautiful photo! Mooie foto! Prachtige dieren zijn dat! Heel mooi!!!!!
An excellent photo of this beautiful animal!
What a stunning beast. Superbly captured as always Danny.
Amazing photo , Beautiful cat ! Ana
Very amazing and wonderful portrait, in Full size I can see the perfect details and clarity on the eyes and fur. Congratulations for this Wonderful shot
I just sigh Danny, the mosy beautiful animal WOW. I was in Sri Lanks once, but then he was hiding.Hm...I wonder if you have any magic thing on our lens to make them pose so willingly??
He seems so sad to be living in a zoo !! Perfect shot my friend !
Majestic animal. Awesome capture. Regards, Christo
He looks beautiful and healthy, thanks for the info too, I learned something today as well!!!!!
Fantastic capture and excellent shot, I just love big cats and this one is awesome - fave for me xx
What fascinating eyes , and a masterfully framed capture, taken at the right moment to enhance the majesty of this big cat.Superb photography,Danny.
A perfect focus on the eye, a simple but true composition, a nice light, and a wonderful resulting photo !