18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Leopard Awake

While the Serengeti is known for abundant wildlife, the leopard is one of the rarest sightings. Furthermore, they spend most of the day sleeping, so finding one with its eyes open is extremely rare. We were actually on our way out of the park that day and just happened to be in the right spot at the right time when we found this leopard waking up and eyeing us with curiosity before searching for a more private place to rest.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Seronera, Tanzania
Copyright: © Brian Herscher