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Rare black leopard photographed in Kenya

This big cat, called Giza, has a genetic mutation giving her a distinctive dark coat

Giza the black leopard. A British wildlife photographer has captured stunning images of a rare black leopard. Andy Rouse was guiding in Kenya when he spotted the distinctive big cat Giza, a mother living in the Laikipia region. He said: "This is seven-year-old black female leopard called Giza. She's very famous as she's so bold and beautiful, and lives in the Laikipia Wildlife Conservancy. It's been an ambition of mine for several years to photograph her for my forthcoming leopard project, and wow what an experience it was. She took my breath away the first time I saw her, probably the most beautiful cat I have ever seen and I have seen a lot."

Leopards may not change their spots, but they can change the colour of their coats. This rare sighting of a black leopard, called Giza, was captured by wildlife photographer Andy Rouse at the Laikipia Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya. Giza鈥檚 distinctive dark fur is the result of a genetic mutation that causes an overproduction of black pigment. However, you can still, just about, see her spots.

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