BBC Focus Magazine

[Healerman]

In amongst all the bad news (rugby) here's something to put a smile on your face.

The Amur leopard has been confirmed in China with a camera trap taking the first photos of the cat in the country in 62 years, reports Xinhua. The Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is on the edge of extinction with some 25-45 individuals left in the world.
The Amur leopard was photographed twice by camera trap in Wangqing County, China by Sun Ge, a PhD candidate with Peking University. Technically, the Amur leopard, also known as the Manchurian leopard, is considered extinct in China. But officials say as many as 10 leopards may inhabit this part of China.

http://news.mongabay.com/2011/1013-hanc ... china.html

[M Paul Lloyd]

One could almost say a Spotted Leopard?
Nice find Mr.H and an exquisite shot given that it was automated.

[The Beige Avenger]

A wildlife photographer might wait months - years for a shot like that... What a pretty beast.

[Healerman]

Sorry to disapoint chaps, but that pic was taken at Colchester zoo.

I've not found any published pics that have come out of China yet.

[M Paul Lloyd]

Oh right... never mind, its still a lovely shot.

I did wonder about the rather man-made background.

[The Beige Avenger]

...That explains it.