MAGNIFICENT RARE BLACK LEOPARDS CAUGHT ON CAMERA IN KENYA

DOGO NEWS

WHAT’S THE SITUATION?

• A black leopard has been spotted in Africa for the first time since 1909. Black panthers are critically endangered animals who are normally found in Asia. The leopard’s dark skin is a result of a mutation called melanism, which leads to an excess in pigmentation. This causes the fur of an animal to turn black. This article also tells about how some photographers captured photos of the leopard.

wHEN AND WHERE DID THIS TAKE PLACE?

• This took place in Laikipia County, Kenya
• The sighting was in early February
• This is not happening anymore

EXPLAIN/DESCRIBE

WHY IS THIS NEWSWORTHY?

• It was the first sighting in Africa for over a century
• Researchers can understand these animals (and other animals) better
• Regular society can see what wild animals are like

WHY DID I CHOOSE TO WRITE ABOUT THIS?

• I love animals
• I think it’s interesting that this is the first sighting since 1909
• I love the movie “Black Panther”, and this was similar to it
• This article really stood out to me

GEOGRAPHIC LENSE

FUN FACTS!

• Black leopards’ coats only look black during daylight. During nighttime, infrared imagery reveals the leopard’s patterns
• This animal is the Marvel movie’s “Black Panther”
• The wild cat lives close to the movie’s Kingdom of Wakanda