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This leopard came down from a tree and confronted our vehicle in Samburu National Reserve.A leopard carries her two-week old newborn to a new hiding place in Maasai Mara National Reserve.leopard’s preferred habitats are thickets, riverine woodland, wooded savannah and rocky outcrops.Leopards rest in trees or deep vegetation during the day and hunt at dusk and during the night. Therefore finding one in the daytime requires knowledge of its habitat, sharp eyes and patience. A leopard in a tree will stay there until close to dusk, when it comes down to hunt. If you are not in a hurry and want to photograph one, wait patiently in your car until it comes down from its tree. A leopard kills slightly more than one animal a week because it can keep its prey safely away from other predators and feed for three or four days, and can also consume rotten meat.I hope this article on the Big Five is interesting for wildlife enthusiasts and an incentive to go on safari in Africa. Have a pleasant and successful safari!A leopard keeps a watchful eye on her cub, who looks at the camera in Samburu National Reserve.Elite+ 41
