22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Two Fates
A mother leopard carries her warthog prize, showcasing nature's dualities. For the warthog, its life was brief, taken at just a few weeks old, stolen from its own mother. Yet for the leopard, this catch means nourishment for her young cub—a true reflection of the harsh circle of life in the bush.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
Photo Location: | Zambia |
Camera: | NIKON Z 8 |
Copyright: | © Michael Stavrakakis |