A yawning leopard might look relaxed, but it’s often a sign of transition, waking up from rest or preparing to settle down or begin a hunt. The wide-open jaws reveal long, curved canines and a surprisingly pink tongue, making for an impressive (and sometimes intimidating) display. We came across this guy on our most recent Crane Wildlife Tours trip in June. If you’d like to join us on an upcoming trip we’d love to start the conversation. It’s never too early, or too late. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 1000, f/5.6 at 1/1600th of a second.
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A yawning leopard might look relaxed, but it’s often a sign of transition, waking up from rest or preparing to settle down or begin a hunt. The wide-open jaws reveal long, curved canines and a surprisingly pink tongue, making for an impressive (and sometimes intimidating) display. We came across this guy on our most recent Crane Wildlife Tours trip in June. If you’d like to join us on an upcoming trip we’d love to start the conversation. It’s never too early, or too late. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 1000, f/5.6 at 1/1600th of a second.
Such a beautiful animal!
He may be yawning or resting, but those teeth tell his whole story.