Amur Leopard - Esra

Amur leopards, one of the, if not the most endangered big cat species on the planet are represented at the Colchester Zoological Society by Esra (photo here) and Crispin. The two are a breeding pair and have had cubs in September 2019 and in November 2024.
This is a photo of Esra while she has been together with her last cubs, Anya and Akovi. She still finds time to look after herself. Getting a photo like this is about observing the animals and having the camera ready when potential opportunities come up.