wil hallford photography
the big cats
Lion. Cheetah. Leopard. To gaze upon the cats of Africa is to see nature’s embodiment of perfection. Each species is superbly adapted in both skill and appearance, enabling their success in hunting and survival. Captivating the imagination and rousing the senses, the mere presence of a Big Cat immediately captures the intrigue, demanding respect from all who encounter them.
the lion
The largest of the Big Cats. The only ones that live in social groups, lions rely on size and strength, with precisely coordinated hunting strategies to bring down large prey.
the cheetah
the leopard
Attaining bursts of speed of up to 70mph, cheetah are the fastest land mammals. Streamlined bodies and an extended tail, acting as a rudder at high speeds, yield the fastest and most agile of the Big Cats.
Pound-for-pound, the leopard is the strongest Big Cat. Its markings camoflauge a powerful ambush hunter, approaching within up to 5 meters before rushing prey, pouncing with back-breaking power