The leopard is Africa’s silent assassin. They are secretive and elusive and highly adaptable. They can live in a huge range of habitats; from hot, dry Kalahari sands to lush, wet mountain forests. They can also sometimes live right on our doorsteps without us even knowing. There is a story of a wildlife researcher living in Nairobi where he was writing a thesis on the fact that leopards were disappearing from most of their habitats, not realizing that within a few kilometres of his home, wild leopards were roaming suburban streets at night, living on domestic dogs and chickens.

I took the photograph that inspired this drawing in the Satara region of the Kruger National Park. It was mid-morning, a time when most leopards are fast asleep but this female had other ideas. She had stationed herself on top of an anthill overlooking a waterhole and was keeping a careful eye out for any potential prey. She was unconcerned about my presence, only glancing occasionally in my direction to ensure I was not going to spoil her hunt.

Size: 600mm x 900mm

This signed, limited edition Fine Art Print from an original  raw umber pencil drawing on rice paper is printed on 300 GSM Fine Art 100% Cotton Paper and delivered rolled in a tube, ready for framing. Free worldwide courier delivery.

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