Photograph: Phillip Wenzel. Use only by agreement.

From the collection

Tree of Kings

Draped effortlessly over the twisting branches, Tree of Kings showcases a leopard in its element—both at rest and in control. The dappled sunlight filters through the leaves, highlighting its sleek coat against the rugged bark. A perfect blend of power and elegance, high above the savanna floor.

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Where it was taken

Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Where that is

Borders: Natural Earth

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Two young cheetahs scanning attentively over the tall grass

Two adult male lions lying next to each other in the grass

A tusked elephant cow with her calf in tall grass

Black-and-white photograph of a lion in dense bush

A crocodile on the bank with its jaws wide open

A leopard lying on a fallen tree trunk

A tall sand dune with scattered trees at its base

Desert Solitude

A leopard lying alert at the edge of a clearing