Leopard snarling with intent, Kruger National Park, South Africa.

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The species success in the wild owes in part to its opportunistic hunting behaviour. The Leopard consumes virtually any animal it can hunt down and catch. The Leopard is a versatile hunter and generally nocturnal in its pursuit of prey. The leopard will take young Eland and wildebeest, impala and gazelle. It will also take small mammals such as hares and rock hyrax,reptiles and even insects.

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Size: 3600px × 2400px
Location: Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Photo credit: © David Cantrille / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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