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where do black panthers live?
Exploring where black panthers live and how their habitats shape these mysterious big cats.

Johan Siggesson
Oct 65 min read


Giza Mrembo: The Black Leopard of Laikipia
Giza Mrembo, the black leopard of Laikipia, now raising two spotted cubs, embodies wild resilience.

Johan Siggesson
Sep 155 min read


Black Leopard Safari - Day 6
My final morning at Laikipia Wilderness Camp began with one last early game drive before the journey back to Nairobi and the flight home....

Johan Siggesson
Sep 142 min read


Black Leopard Safari - Day 5
It was my final full day in Laikipia. This stay has been incredible and I already know I would love to return, but first I still had...

Johan Siggesson
Sep 133 min read


Black Leopard Safari - Day 3
A day of leopards, guineafowl, and dramatic hunts unfolds in the wilds of Laikipia.

Johan Siggesson
Sep 113 min read


Black Leopard Safari - Day 2
My first full day in Laikipia brought an unforgettable night with Giza, the elusive black leopard.

Johan Siggesson
Sep 102 min read


Black leopard safari - Day 1
We reached Laikipia with one goal, to find Giza, the black leopard known as Beautiful Darkness.

Johan Siggesson
Sep 91 min read


What Is a Melanistic Leopard?
Melanistic leopards are rare black-coated leopards with hidden rosettes and a fascinating genetic twist.

Johan Siggesson
Jul 114 min read


Leopard vs Jaguar: How to Tell the Difference Between These Spotted Big Cats
Leopards and jaguars may look alike, but their differences run deeper than their spots.

Johan Siggesson
Jul 115 min read


In Search of Icons: Craig the tusker and the Black Leopard Giza
In September, I head to Kenya in search of icons: Craig the elephant and Giza, the elusive black leopard of Laikipia.

Johan Siggesson
Jul 83 min read
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