A rare specimen of black leopard was spotted and photographed in India by a young student during his first safari
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himA young engineering student with a passion for photography managed to capture a splendid one black leopard during his first safari.
Abhishek Pangis, originally from Pune, India, was immersed in the Tadoba National Park, one of the most famous Indian reserves, when he noticed a wonderful and rare black leopard just a few meters away: a definitely extraordinary, unique and unforgettable experience.
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While it is not out of the ordinary to encounter a black leopard in the Tadoba reserve, people generally only manage to spot it for brief moments: several wildlife photographers lurk for hours hoping to spot one of these specimens, often in vain.
In this case, the specimen was admired for a really long time, 40 minutes, allowing the boy to take wonderful photos.
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“I blanched when I saw it. I had never seen anything so beautiful, I was completely amazed; I came to my senses after 10 minutes and started taking pictures, ”said Abhishek
The black leopard Abhishek spotted should be around four years old. The particular color of the coat is given by a genetic mutation that causes the excess production of melanin which, in turn, causes a dark pigmentation of the skin and coat. The phenomenon, known as melanism, is quite common in jaguars (Panthera onca) and leopards (Panthera pardus).
The rare black panther looks like the shadow of the leopard, the incredible shot by photographer Mithun H.
“I knew about the existence of black leopards, but I was very lucky to have seen them on my first safari,” said Abhishek.
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