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The last black leopard photographed in Kenya was born in New York

Newscientist - Thu 14 Feb 19

New images of a black leopard taken by a camera trap in Kenya were claimed to be the first in 100 years, but that wasn't strictly true

Elusive 'black panther' alive and well in Kenya, study shows

Phys.org - Wed 13 Feb 19

Whispers of sightings of the elusive black leopard have long swirled around central Kenya, and scientists have now confirmed its presence there with a series of rare images taken by camera traps.

Black panther: Rare animal caught on camera in Kenya

BBC News - Wed 13 Feb 19

It's thought to be the first time the rare animal has been photographed in Africa in a century.

Wild black leopard photographed in Africa for first time in 100 years

Newscientist - Wed 13 Feb 19

Black leopards are very hard to spot in the wild. A photograph by Will Burrard-Lucas may be the first of the cat in Africa for 100 years

Rare Black Panther Caught on Camera in Kenya

Geek.com - Thu 14 Feb 19

Marvel’s Black Panther made history last month when it became the first ever superhero film to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas made history ...

Incredible real life Black Panther images emerge from Kenya - CNET

CNET - Thu 14 Feb 19

Wakanda forever! There are very few shots of the elusive Black Panther, but British wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas shot some of the best ones yet.

Rare black leopard spotted in Africa for first time in century: 'It's such a mythical thing'

FOXNews - Wed 13 Feb 19

An ultra-rare black leopard — with a silky-looking, shiny coat — was spotted in Africa for the first time in roughly 100 years, and the wildlife photographer who captured the elusive big ...

The good luck black cat, revealed by camera traps

Mongabay.com - Wed 13 Feb 19

Sometimes, a black cat can bring good luck. A professional photographer, together with leopard researchers from San Diego Zoo and Kenya’s Loisaba Conservancy, used camera traps to document ...

Rare black panther photographed in Kenya

UPI - Wed 13 Feb 19

Biologists have documented a black panther stalking the forests of Kenya -- a rarity.