Tag Archives: leopard

The silent hunter

Posted on August 6, 2015 by twilightbeasts

“Those who have never seen a leopard under favourable conditions in his natural surroundings can have no conception of the grace of movement, and beauty of colouring, of this the most graceful and the most beautiful of all animals in … Continue reading →

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The Old World Jaguar

Posted on May 7, 2015 by twilightbeasts

Unless you know your big cats particularly well, it can be difficult to separate the leopard (Panthera pardus) and the jaguar (Panthera onca). Both are large, lithe animals with black rosettes on a yellowish background coat. Put them beside each … Continue reading →

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T’was the night before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by twilightbeasts

Head held down, the reindeer forced itself forwards. A strong, icy wind blasted against it’s thick hide. Straining to hear in the howling storm, there was no sign of the herd. Some moments earlier it had become separated from the group. Something had startled … Continue reading →

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