Often difficult to detect, the elusive leopard is a highlight of any safari adventure. Often found hiding in the trees, seeing this graceful member of the Big 5 requires a little bit of luck and preferably some seasoned guides who know their hiding spots. With this in mind, it’s all the more impressive that the participants of this year’s Africa’s Photographer of the Year (APOTY) competition managed to capture some incredible photos of this big cat. If all spots tend to look the same, read about the difference between a cheetah and a leopard here.
Photo Credit : Anton Kruger
Photo Credit: Arnfinn Johansen
Photo Credit: Joan Paulo de Oliveira
Photo Credit: Kim Richardson
Photo Credit: John Mullineux
Photo Credit: Paolo Torchio
Photo Credit: Simon Smith
Photo Credit: Anthony Godman
If you’d like to know more about the elusive leopard, find out more here or go to our blog for more amazing images of Africa’s big cats. Learn more about our current category and the incredible prizes to be won on our website. We can’t wait to see more of your incredible photos!
Feature image credit: Joao Paulo de Oliveira