A rare African black leopard under the stars – a photo that took the photographer 6 months to capture Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
Thursday, 13 Mar 2025
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Black leopards have long been considered mythical creatures in Africa due to the lack of conclusive evidence of their existence. It was not until 2019 that high-quality photographs of this rare animal were captured for the first time in Kenya, marking a significant event for zoological science.
If I’m not mistaken, it’s the rarest coat color in the world
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The photographer tracked her down for 6 months, this man loves his work
Wow – I can’t believe the cat stayed still for 6 months.
[here’s an article](https://petapixel.com/2021/03/02/photographer-captures-the-ultra-rare-black-panther-under-the-stars/)
6months? Shoulda used a flash. Would have been quicker.
Why didn’t he just take a photo in 1 second with his phone? Is he stupid?
Worth the wait. This is a picture I never knew I needed.
Guenwhyvar
We found it. It’s the Black Panther
I LOVE trail pictures. The animal always has this look of “Surprise Motherfucka”.
Wow breathtaking
I like the [other photo]
) even better because it shows the leopard’s spots and how its coat varies between “black” and [“none more black”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds7FRivVMgA).
Damn some people have sick careers lol
Kind of that panther to wait patiently for so long.
Majestic
What a beautiful incredible beast
I’m impressed the leopard held its pose for that long.
It stood there for 6 months and he couldn’t take a time-lapse or something?
If not, friend… then why friend shape?
Magical.
It could be the cover of “All the stars”
Wow absolutely stunning!
it‘s also a black panther.
I do photography as a hobby and it’s an amazing feeling to capture a moment you’ve imagined in your head. Looks like the time spent was well worth it! A beautiful moment to share.
Very cool photo and love it but a game camera just feels like cheating.
I get it and the odds of actually being there, getting the shot, and not getting mauled are slim, but it still feels like cheating.
big kitty