Leopard dozing in tree
Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Kenya
"As well as excellent night vision, leopards' hearing and sense of smell also help them to locate prey under the cover of night. Among the large cats, the leopard is frequently considered to be the most intelligent and crafty. They hunt by stealth, silently stalking their prey to within a few metres before exploding into a sprint to bring down the surprised victim. Leopards also are known to leap or drop from trees down onto unsuspecting prey."