Mating Leopards on the Tree--2

[Shyamala Kumar]

The mating was split second affair.We could hardly see it before it was over.Kabini may 2015 early morning .Nikon 7100+150-600mm F/8 ISO 1600 1/500s

[Sabyasachi Patra]

The mating process of many of these carnivores last for atleast a couple of days and comprises a series of matings lasting for a few seconds each followed by rests. After this process is over they are clearly enervated, having hardly ate. They ofcourse get down from the tree and move on in search of food. They are also known to mate on the ground. It depends on the other predators. Kabini having a good number of dholes as well as tigers, the leopards do prefer the trees. Thanks for sharing.

[Mrudul Godbole]

You could witness a rare natural history moment. Wish the small branch was not blocking the view. Were there lot of jeeps there? Thanks for sharing.

[Roopak Gangadharan]

Great sighting...it is indeed a blessing to see something like this in the wild.
TFS
Roopak

[Shyamala Kumar]

Mrudul,there were only three Gypsies.Ours was the first on the scene.We were the first to sight the male and were surprised at his behavior.Normally leopards are wary and quick to make themselves scarce.This fellow just lounged around keeping one eye on us and one eye on his mate hiding discreetly in the bushes.His attitude was more akin to that of the tigers in Tadoba.He did not appear fazed by our presence, but seemed to accept it as some normal phenomenon.The mate`s behavior was totally in line with what one would expect from a leopard.

[Subhash Shrivastava]

Dear Shyamala ma'am. Congrats on being witness to a most sublime event. You must have earned it from the mother nature with your tireless journeys into her lap. Thanks for sharing. (We are missing your travelogues).

[Sandipan Ghosh]

Wonderful sighting...nice photograph