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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Amur Boundary Tagging

In this captivating image, an Amur leopard engages in scent marking—a vital behavior for communication and territory identification. With heightened elegance, the leopard leaves its olfactory signature, blending the beauty of the elusive cat with the primal instinct to assert its presence in the wild.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Russia
Camera: NIKON Z 5
Copyright: © THOMAS VIJAYAN