Wildlife Photography Terms

noun A large, carnivorous feline mammal of the subfamily Pantherinae, native to Africa and Asia, with a yellowish-brown coat patterned with black spots.

• The leopard is known for its distinctive coat pattern and elusive nature.
• I heard that there was a leopard sighting near the hiking trail yesterday.
• That car is as fast as a leopard on the highway!
• Her quick thinking was like a leopard, always one step ahead.

verb to make an aggressive growling sound

adjective twisted or tangled in a confused mass

• The traffic snarled due to the accident on the highway.
• The dog snarled at the mailman when he approached the house.
• The teenager's hair was so snarled after not brushing it for days.
• The negotiations snarled as both parties refused to compromise.

noun A type of bear found in Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive yellow or orange patch on its chest

• The sun bear is the smallest bear species and is native to Southeast Asia.
• Have you ever seen a sun bear at the zoo? They're so cute!
• That sun bear is a real show-off, always trying to steal the spotlight.
• Her smile was as warm and comforting as the sun bear's fur.

noun a young or small owl

• The owlet is a young owl that has not yet developed its full plumage.
• I spotted a cute owlet in the tree outside my window.
• That owlet is so tiny and fluffy, it's adorable!
• The owlet symbolizes new beginnings and growth in many cultures.

noun Aelurus is a noun referring to a genus of small arboreal carnivorous mammals native to Asia, commonly known as the red panda.

• The aelurus is a small, arboreal, and carnivorous mammal native to Southeast Asia.
• I saw an aelurus climbing in the trees at the zoo.
• That aelurus is so cute, I want one as a pet!
• Her agility on the dance floor was like that of an aelurus leaping through the forest.