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Screenshot of Google Play Store showing the eBook The Black Leopard: My Quest to Photograph One of Africa's Most Elusive Big Cats by Will Burrard-Lucas on sale for $2.99.
Close-up profile view of a wild leopard looking alert next to a tree trunk during golden hour.
Archival photo of the late Ann van Dyk in sunglasses and a tan jacket sitting in a green safari vehicle. One cheetah stands on the roof of the cab looking right, while a second cheetah is visible just below it, set against a backdrop of a dry, sunny South African valley.
A high-quality wildlife photo of an adult wild leopard and its small cub walking together through a green, grassy field in their natural habitat. Overlaid white text at the top reads, "This is where they belong." Text at the bottom reads, "Help protect them from captive exploitation.
Close-up of two wild lion cubs resting on the ground in the shade at Samburu National Reserve, Kenya. The cub on the right has its mouth slightly open and prominent, large ears. A translucent BBC logo watermark is visible in the upper-left corner.
A video carousel showing a sequence of powerful wildlife photos of wild leopards in nature. Text overlays throughout the video state that a wild leopard spends its life overcoming the brutal realities of nature to earn its place at the top of the ecosystem, and that age should grant them peace and respect rather than a price tag. It calls for an end to trophy hunting, stating there is no bravery in using modern weapons to destroy vital wildlife for ego and clout.
A high-detail, tight-crop portrait of an Arabian leopard's face. The leopard has striking pale-green eyes and long, prominent white whiskers. The lighting is warm and bright, focusing on the intensity of its gaze. The background consists of softly blurred, neutral earthy tones.
A majestic male lion stands in the golden grass of the African savanna at sunset under a lone acacia tree. Text on the image provides critical context: "Lions have declined from ~200,000 in the 1980s to <25,000 today. A 90% drop in four decades."
A screenshot of an Instagram post from ccfcheetahuk dated February 23. The post features the same "crying over Zoom" meme. The caption reads: "POV: You want to work in cheetah conservation. Spoiler: yes, you’ll track wildlife and watch cheetahs all day... But you’ll also write emails. Lots of them..." A comment from a user expresses fear of Zoom meetings. The original Instagram URL is visible in the top left corner for verification.
Black-and-white portrait of Nora, a female cheetah, resting alert in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, photographed in profile with a calm, dignified expression, representing a long-lived wild cheetah known across the landscape.
A lioness stands in the foreground watching a large herd of wildebeest running through a dusty plains landscape. The scene is muted with soft green and brown tones, capturing the tension and movement of the wildlife.
Close-up of a leopard gazing upward against a warm, golden background. The image includes the text “Olimba 2011–2025” at the top and “Photo © Leopard Legacy” at the bottom.
A cheetah named Nora looks directly ahead with her mouth slightly open, showing her sharp teeth. The background is blurred golden savanna. Overlaid text reads: Beautiful Nora and Masaai Mara with a Kenyan flag emoji.
A lioness wades through swamp vegetation in the Okavango Delta, lit by warm golden light with tall reeds surrounding her and her eyes fixed ahead. Text on the image reads: “Fekeetsa — Okavango Lioness.” This is a scene from the documentary Okavango: River of Dreams - Episode 1: Paradise.
A male lion lies stretched out on a dirt road, resting on his side with his head on the ground, gazing toward the camera in soft evening light.
Cover of the book Remembering Tigers. A tiger looks directly at the camera while sitting in tall grass. The title “Remembering Tigers” is printed across the image, along with the subtitle “Wildlife Photographers United” and “Foreword by Valmik Thapar.”
A lioness sleeps on a rocky outcrop with her cubs tucked beside her, overlooking the open savanna. The family rests closely together in their natural habitat.
A tigress rests on rocky ground as one cub leans affectionately against her, while a second cub is partly hidden behind her. It’s a tender moment of connection that reflects the beauty and fragility of life in the wild.
A group of lions, mostly juveniles, walk away down a dirt track through dry grasslands in soft orange light. One adult lion sits slightly apart to the right, watching over the group. The scene is backlit by a warm sunset, casting long shadows and illuminating the haze of dust.
A very focused leopard with its sights firmly fixed on the target. Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa. © Geir Olaf Gjerden (Photographer of the Year 2024 entry)
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