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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Hide in the Grassland

This leopard was seen at Horton plains. Unfortunately, there's quite a threat to the leopards in the Highlands. Horton plains is known for its cool and wet climate with mist and drizzling for most times of the year. However regardless of the cold a considerable population of leopards inhabit the area. This one in particular was hidden among the tall grass and we'll covered because of the mist

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2021
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: Horton plains, Sri Lanka
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © ASHANE MARASINGHE