Leopard I - Wildlife

Leopard I

This leopard is one of the first active big cats we saw on our Memphis zoo trip.   You wouldn't know they are one of the most elusive of the big cats, as she was wide out in the open and coming right up to us at the fence.  She was in the area with the black panther.  He was messing with her and she sure didn't like it, as you can see by the next photo.

Leopard II

She snarled at the panther on more than one occasion!  I captured a large amount of photos of her, and chose the best of the best to create a series of four artistic photos for your home and office decor.  I gave all a textured deep brown background to blend seamlessly with her fur.

Leopard III - Wildlife

Leopard III

She looks so soft and fluffy, it makes one just want to reach out and pet the kitty.  Not advisable, however, since she is the shrewdest of the big cats and is quite capable of killing prey larger than herself!

Leopard IV - Wildlife

Leopard IV

I love this final photo.  The morning sun was pouring into the enclosure and she seemed to love it, turning her face toward the sun several times.  The sun brought out the terra cotta brown tones in her fur, and made her spots (called "rosettes") just glow.  This leopard is a beautiful creature, and I was pleased to have the chance to photograph her!  In the end, she tired of the panther and all of us gawkers, and she climbed to the top of her enclosure to do her nails!