The heavy rains of El Nino meant the vegetation was luxuriant and a well camouflaged big male leopard virtually disappears from view a few meters away
The heavy rains of El Nino meant the vegetation was luxuriant and a well camouflaged big male leopard virtually disappears from view a few meters away. Perfect conditions for an ambush hunter
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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