A cat’s ability to see in as little as one-sixth of the light needed by humans is attributed to a layer on the back of its retina known as the tapetum lucidum or “bright tapestry”. This layer gathers the light and reflects it back like a mirror to the light gathering cells of the eye, […]
Tag: Panthera pardus
![Brothers in Arms… Brothers in Arms…](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/p1387613426-4.jpg)
Brothers in Arms…
These two young Leopard brothers (Panthera pardus) made for great partners as they double teamed any unfortunate prey that unwittingly passed near their vantage point overlooking the floodplain. Okavango Delta, Botswana
![Stopped in Her Tracks… Stopped in Her Tracks…](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/p1579669414-4.jpg)
Stopped in Her Tracks…
A Leopardess (Panthera pardus) is stopped in her tracks after a wary impala forces her to give up the hunt by alerting the herd to her presence – Okavango Delta, Botswana. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari With Savuti Camp
![1,2,3, Jump! 1,2,3, Jump!](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/p2531885628-4.jpg)
1,2,3, Jump!
This female leopard (Panthera pardus) shows off her extremely athletic nature by jumping across the channel in front of our boat. With Xigera Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana.
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Total Control…
This massive male Leopard (Panthera pardus) makes it very clear that he is in total control of the sable antelope which he had brought down earlier. Okavango Delta, Botswana With Little Vumbura Camp and Wilderness Safaris.
![Always Wary… Always Wary…](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/p260474137-4-1.jpg)
Always Wary…
Even while taking a brief drink from the Mara River, this Leopard (Panthera pardus) is ever alert. Mara Triangle, Masai Mara, Kenya With Governors’ Camps
![Leopards of Luangwa… Leopards of Luangwa…](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/p2102862098-4.jpg)
Leopards of Luangwa…
The Luangwa River valley is perhaps one of the finest places for sightings of the vulnerable African Leopard (Panthera pardus). South Luangwa, Zambia with Chamalandu Camp.
![One Small Leap One Small Leap](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/p1399323739-4.jpg)
One Small Leap
A young Leopard (Panthera pardus) shows off his newly honed stalking skills. Okavango Delta, Botswana. With Tubu Tree Camp. Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm – ISO 800 f5.6 @ 1/1000 sec – Lexar Media – © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net