Thanks to their dappled coloration, lithe bodies and stealthy habits, leopards are supremely camouflaged, even when out in the open. We found this one lazing away the midday heat in a marula tree near Nhlanguleni, in the Kruger National Park.

We’re participating in the online adventure travel and photography magazine LetsBeWild.com‘s Wild Weekly Photo Challenge for bloggers. This week’s challenge is “Camouflage“.

Beautiful.
Thank you lagottocattleya!
Wouldn’t care to walk under that tree. Good spotting job!
janet
Thanks Janet! My brother and I felt quite chuffed with ourselves for noticing this beauty on his lofty perch while many other visitors passed right by!