Sometimes through all this those who are really passionate about leopards stumble across each other, and the admiration for these big cats carries through in conversations deep into the night. These people are rare, almost in the same elusive way the leopard is itself in its showing, it is always a great pleasure to have the encounter. It may turn into a working relationship, it may be more brief but a chance to learn...
A subject that always arises is the need to change perceptions of this animal, not an easy thing to do as the are difficult to see but often get into trouble, there is tragic conflict which does their reputation harm.
So strategies to improve their image but mostly to create better understanding of their importance, have to be carefully thought out. The years have taught me many reasons why the leopard is not a peachy favourite like tiger, elephant or rhino. But this can change, the true supporters can help save this cat... more soon on FRIENDS of the LEOPARD...
