The Snow Leopard of the Himalayas is classified Endangered. There are only 4000-7000 left in the world. Hunting and the decline of it’s prey are the main threats and increasingly, man as climbers will often leave gear on the mountains which can injure the animals. / Snow Leopards live at between 3000-5400 metres. Thick fur on the soles of their feet insulate against the cold and they also have enlarged nasal cavities to help breathe at high altitude.
Standing like a sentinel on guard, this male Coyote in Rocky Mountain National Park glances over his shoulder as he hears something behind him. I managed to captured him when he was prowling around the area for prey, such a gorgeous animal, with the late day sun hitting him perfectly. His eyes are just stunning….. —-—-—-—-—-—-—— See more on my website jdebordphoto.com / All artwork is © John De Bord, All Rights Reserved. You may not use, replicate, manipulate, redistribute, or modify this image without my express consent
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia3 or Uncia uncia), sometimes known as the Ounce, is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of central and southern Asia. The taxonomic position of this species has been subject to change. In the past, many taxonomists included the snow leopard in the genus Panthera, with several of the other largest felids, but later it was placed in its own genus, Uncia. However, most recent molecular studies place the species firmly within the genus Panthera, although the exact position remains unclear. Along with the Clouded Leopard, it represents an intermediate between so-called big cats and smaller species, as it cannot roar, despite possessing a cartilaginous hyoid apparatus which is thought essential in allowing the big cats to roar. Well known for its beautiful fur, the snow leopard has a whitish-tan coat with ringed spots of dark, ashy-brown and rosettes of black . The fur turns white in the winter. Its tail is heavy with fur and the bottom of its paws are covered with fur for protection against snow and cold. The life span of a snow leopard is normally 15-18 years, but in captivity they can live up to 20 years. Other Categories / Animals / Apes / Architecture / Baby Animals / Bears / Birds / Big Cats / Elephants / Fish / Insects / Macro / Nature / Reptiles
THe reflection in his eyes, are as I photographed him. I was very happy! /
She has such a wonderful face, until she opens her mouth / /
This persian leopard was on the prowl – I didn’t care to get in its way.
g I know, this is by far not the greatest of quality, but I thought I’d share for laughter anyways …
Amur Leopard- Very endangered
Painted in Oils on linnen canvas. / Painted without white wine, or interuptions. / Being an artist is lonely …...sometimes
Endangered Amur tiger!! / / /
The orginal image was taken at Buffalo Zoo, NY on 12/29/2008 and the second image was taken in my backyard Orwell Hill, PA on 01/08/2009. A Canon 50D camera was used for both images. The orginal image I did not like the background so I added the second one to it.
The living room can be a dangerous place. Lit by ambient & nearby fireplace light. Third Place in the From the ground UP challenge in the Woman Photographer group Third Place in the Curious Pets Challenge February 2009. Sixth Place in the Best of the Best Challenge
Green lynx spiders don’t build a web, they are hunters. / Camera: Nikon D50, Lens: Tamron 90 mm 1:2.8. / As of Nov 22, 2009: 154 views. Featured in Arachnids: March, 2009. Featured in Animal Photography: May, 2009. Featured in Made by Nature: June, 2009.
ACEO / miniature art (2.5×3.5 inches) done in coloured pencil and ink on drafting film. The beautiful reference photo for this artwork was taken by a fabulous photographer “digitalART2” http://www.flickr.com/photos/digitalart/3345461906/in/set-72157600933726502/ (flickr creative commons) and was used with his kind permission.
A prowling kitten sneaks across this tee….
Taken with a Canon 50D, Canon 100 – 400 L series lens @ 400mm, F5.6, shutter speed 1/200 second ISO200, edited in Photoshop How can you tell I am going through my India photographs??!!! This shot was taken in Bandavgarh national park in India, we were fortunate to see 4 wild tigers on this day, two on the morning safari and two in the evening, it was an amazing sight to see!! Please view large
The Minnesota Zoo, in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is one of my favorite zoos to shoot in. I love the natural enclosures and thier size. The zoo does a great job ensuring these animals have a safe and natural habitat. Canon 40D / Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM / ISO 400 / 1/125th sec / f/4.5 Please View Larger
Carlos stalking his play fish on a string from behind the living room chair leg. Black and white version of my best selling and most ‘favorited’ shot.
Taken with a Canon 50D, Canon 100 – 400 L series lens @ 400mm, F5.6, shutter speed 1/125 seconds ISO200, edited in Photoshop This shot was taken on my safari holiday to India earlier this year, it was taken in Bandavgarh national park in the north of India. The park has the highest density of tigers of any of the national parks in India. This particular tiger had spotted some deer in the distance and was prowling around in the grasses trying to get closer. Please view large!
Layla in The Roaches.
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