A stunning picture of a black panther and a leopardess in one frame has taken netizens by surprise. The stunning pictures were captured by Bengaluru-based wildlife photographer Mithun H, who managed to capture the rare leopard couple in Karnataka's Kabini forest, after a long wait.

 

 

 

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The Eternal Couple . Saaya and Cleopatra have been courting since 4 years now and whenever they are together it’s a sight to behold. The forest comes alive as they trot nonchalantly in his fabled kingdom. Usually in the courting pairs generally it is the Male who takes charge and moves around with the female following close behind. But with this couple it was definitely Cleo who was in charge while the Panther followed. . This was shot on a surreal winter morning when a single Deer alarm led me to this breathtaking sight. . #kabini #love #leopard #nikon #wild #Natgeo #mithunhphotography #instagood #instadaily #jungle #bigcat #forest #wildlifephotography #nature #wildlife #blackpanther #melanistic #therealblackpanther #thebisonresort

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Recently Mithun shared the picture of the black panther and the leopardess on Instagram with the caption, "The Eternal Couple." Since being shared, the picture has delighted netizens. Speaking to IANS Mithun said, "I shot this panther couple photograph in Kabini forest, waiting six days for this glorious moment." The photographer, Mithun Hunugund, has also worked with National Geographic in the past.