Hm. What a great portrait - lots of texture and those stripes. And that’s what made the think this is a bobcat not a panther. Panthers don’t have stripes in the US that I’ve seen. You say this is a wild cat…very cool to be so close. Can you talk a little more about the encounter? Black and white was a good choice. Looks like it’s in a bed of some kind. Intriguing.
A very cool close-up, Karl. In B&W and no real scale reference, there’s little to distinguish this from an image of a good old tabby house cat. I agree with @Kris_Smith that it can’t be a panther-whole different facial appearance. I was surprised, when I looked it up, that bobcats are quite common throughout Florida.
I must have been dreaming of that panther! This is a bobcat - sorry
Photographed at the Homosassa sanctuary in Florida. The keeper there actually told me that they try rehabing with intent to release back into their natural habitat. I’m taking their word for it
Karl: Beautiful cat and a fine capture and presentation. Since this is a captive animal I’m moving this to everything else. I had the same issue with a captive flamingo that I posted in avian some months ago. Even old guys like me need guidance occasionally. >=))>
Karl: While there is not a specific mention of captive animals in the Macro guidelines this is from the Wildlife guidelines, “Photos of captive wildlife at zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centers may be posted in Everything Else with the facility name and any conservation/education information.”
Bill, I am a strong follower of PSA’s guidelines for wildlife. I dont think that Macro/close Ups should be in that category and so my “captive” - a bit strong a word - bobcat can be placed in either category - the close up of the animal better fits this category imho
That said, I respect your decision as an administrator - I will talk to David K
