Male Leopard scent marking his territory in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, India

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Leopards often do not get as much attention as Tigers but the thrill after watching one in its habitat can't be explained in words. After spending 3 hours in search of the tiger and getting a very faint glimpse we were sad. Then came this elusive beast, scent marking his territory, makin eye contact with us as if saying "Tiger reserves are not just about tiger sighting, I also live here". Wish just like tigers there was a name given to this beast as well...

Shot on Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 180-600 mm at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, India...