It was brought to my attention today that this past Saturday was World Pangolin Day — the forth annual such event to raise awareness of this amazing, yet endangered creature. Can’t believe I missed it. Here’s another shot of the rare pangolin/leopard encounter that I was privileged to witness on our most recent trip to Botswana. To recap, the young leopard was stalking the pangolin on and off for the good part of an afternoon. Most of the action took place in very high grass, making clear shots difficult, but worth the effort. Below is a shot of the pangolin in the clear. Top Photo: Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 135mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/250th of a second
Bottom Photo: Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 220) ISO 400, f/5 at 1/8000th of a second
Hey Michael, they call pangolins the scaly anteater, but they are really not an anteater at all. They aren’t really related closely to any other mammal. Their closest relatives are thought to be the carnivora, a diverse order containing hyenas, bears and wolves.
Most unusual creature with its armor on to protect it from predators. Wonder if a leopard is a predator. Those mean scales would not make for a tasty meal, I would say.
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It was brought to my attention today that this past Saturday was World Pangolin Day — the forth annual such event to raise awareness of this amazing, yet endangered creature. Can’t believe I missed it. Here’s another shot of the rare pangolin/leopard encounter that I was privileged to witness on our most recent trip to Botswana. To recap, the young leopard was stalking the pangolin on and off for the good part of an afternoon. Most of the action took place in very high grass, making clear shots difficult, but worth the effort. Below is a shot of the pangolin in the clear.
Top Photo: Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 135mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/250th of a second
Well hidden by a Grassy —- Fog new and old abide until fur —- And armor are revealed.
Such a creature – hard to believe your eyes. Wonder what it looks like when it’s first born and when it grows those scales. Glad you got to see one!
Such a small face and head for such a long and large body. Looks somewhat pre-historic.
what a creature! did the leopard get him?
Whoat, that is a crazy, fictional looking creature! Also wondering if he got him? Gulp, hope not. . .
what family of amimials does , this crearuse, belong in ,? great pic.
Hey Michael, they call pangolins the scaly anteater, but they are really not an anteater at all. They aren’t really related closely to any other mammal. Their closest relatives are thought to be the carnivora, a diverse order containing hyenas, bears and wolves.
Most unusual creature with its armor on to protect it from predators. Wonder if a leopard is a predator. Those mean scales would not make for a tasty meal, I would say.