Wildlife photography of a Leopard laying in a tree in Mala Mala, South Africa

A lounging leopard high in a tree partially hidden by leaves, alternates between napping and keeping a keen lookout for any prey opportunities. Leopards are largely nocturnal, and prey on impala, warthog, monkey and other similar sized mammals. They are strong, skilled climbers and will often take their prey high up in a tree to avoid the attention of other predators.