by Jim Coda | Aug 15, 2022 | African Lion
I photographed this male lion at sunrise in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. I just read that they weigh up to about 570 pounds. Wow. This guy just exudes power. I’m glad they never jump into safari vehicles that stop for photos just 20 yards away. They...
by Jim Coda | Dec 11, 2018 | Leopard
Leopard, Serengeti National Park We saw this leopard lying under the palm tree two days in a row. We wondered if it was a female with newborn cubs. When we stopped on the third day, the leopard was gone and the palm tree trunk was lying in her place. Hopefully, the...
by Jim Coda | Nov 19, 2018 | Cheetah
Two Cheetahs Rest These two cheetahs were resting under a tree along the border with Kenya. It’s often hot in Tanzania and a good place to look for cheetahs and lions is under trees. For a larger version of this image, go to my portfolio.
by Jim Coda | Nov 1, 2013 | Bobcat, Coyote, Tule Elk
I went to Point Reyes a couple of days ago. It had been a while. When I arrived I quickly spotted a bobcat. It was too far to photograph so I waited a bit to see if it would move my way. It didn’t so I drove on. I quickly spotted another a short distance...
by Jim Coda | Aug 29, 2013 | Grizzly Bear
This is a two-and-a-half year old female. She was just just given her walking papers by her mom. This is normal for grizzly bears. This happens to black bear cubs at age one-and-a-half. She was very nervous, constantly looking over her shoulder. Mom was no longer...
