Injured Calf/Bhadra

[Praveen Siddannavar]

Shot this at Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary recently, the calf on the left is injured not sure if this was attacked by a Tiger or a Leopard, expert comments are welcome.


Camera Model Canon EOS 7D, 500mm
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/250
Av( Aperture Value ) 4
ISO 1250
Focal length 500mm
Bean bag support
Time shot : 7:41am

[Saktipada Panigrahi]

Difficult to say.But possibility of Leopard attack in the open which could not catch hold of throat because of resistance put up by herd of Gaurs is nearest approximation.SaktiWild.

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice interaction captured. The eye contact is nice. It seems they were quite close to you, maybe just a bit adjusting would have been good to add a bit more space from the top to the bottom. The wound looks like a deep cut, good to see it is healing. Wish the light was better. Thanks for sharing.

[Roopak Gangadharan]

Nice record of the harsh realities of the natural world. The young and weak are easy targets. On a different note this cudnot have been a predator at all.very difficult to say.

TFS
Roopak

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Its a big wound. In nature there is no wanton killing. When one species dies there are many others who will survive on it.

Wish you were slightly further from the calves, as the scene is a bit tight with the hooves cut off at the bottom of the frame.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Abhishek Jamalabad]

Certainly not the ideal conditions for a good shot, but it's good that you recorded this. The wound is clearly visible. Not sure about the attacker.

[Thyloor Mayigowda Devaraju]

Melancholy of these two calves render a story of their safety. Nice capture.