Get me a ladder!! (Leopard descent)

africaddictafricaddict Registered Users Posts: 111 Major grins
edited April 7, 2014 in Wildlife
One of the highlights of my return to Ruaha NP- Tanzania for the green season was the descent from this giant baobab tree of this female leopard.
The structure of the unique baobab tree gives plenty of toe-holds for these agile climbers and she was certainly an expert in that regard.
Note the damage to the base here, caused by ele's stripping the outer layers.
I love the way the back view gives such a clear look at the straining muscles and the varying skin patterns.
I was fortunate to capture the whole sequence from start to the landing. What a sighting!!
This is the female known as "Furaha" which is swahili for Joy..................and what a joy it was to witness this rock-wall like descent.

Ruaha NP-Tanzania

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Cheers
Marc


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