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Snow Leopard (Koata) At Play

This was quite an opportunity I had, to watch this snow leopard play (through the glass) with a gentleman who has visited him regularly, since shortly after he was born.
I watched him sneak around as if to attack the man as he was walking toward the viewing booth.
Once he got there he batted the window with his hands then the leopard stood up and batted back non stop.
The two did this for the longest while and when the man walked away, the leopard acted so sad to see him go and followed as far as he could.

I caught up with the fellow to get more information...fascinating to hear about all the adventures he has here at the zoo, with a number of animals he has gotten to know.
He took me around to a few of his favourites, giving me such wonderful side notes I would have otherwise have missed. I'll try to post a picture of the man soon.

A closer face shot of this beautiful leopard in next photo. Though not the greatest shots, it was exhilarating to watch.:o)


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Jean Chiasson03-Mar-2009 22:37
Wow terrific image action vote
Martha Albuquerque26-Feb-2009 23:53
Beautiful animal and shot!!!!!!!
Joanne Kamo26-Feb-2009 03:27
I love the closeup view to this impressive creature, Wow!
waterfalls man26-Feb-2009 01:33
Beautiful Shot V
laine8226-Feb-2009 00:13
Great action...thank heavens for glass as I think I know who would win a confrontation !!!
©Lux25-Feb-2009 17:55
Nice action shot...
Eagerly waiting to see the next one.....V!
marie-jose wolff25-Feb-2009 16:42
wonderful capture of this majestic animal! V
Margot W25-Feb-2009 15:49
As usual a wonderful caption of this majestic animal.
Can't wait to see the next shot.
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad25-Feb-2009 15:05
Great story and photo. You are a photojournalist! The poor kitty needs a playmate and is starved for personal interaction.
Carol Rollins25-Feb-2009 12:59
What a wonderful experience, story and picture Carol!
Cindi Smith25-Feb-2009 04:32
Cool movement....glad there is glass between the two of you!!! Very intense eyes!
s_barbour25-Feb-2009 03:47
Terrific action shot Carol. I'm glad there was a piece of glass between you and he!
Bonnie Underwood25-Feb-2009 03:21
oh wow!! How fascinating.
And this is a wonderful photo.