German wildlife photographer Sascha Fonseca ventured deep into the birch forests of Eastern Russia with his DSLR camera, hoping to capture the rare Siberian tiger in its natural, snowy habitat. What he found exceeded his expectations.
With his expertise in setting up camera traps, Fonseca spent hours waiting for the perfect moment. “Tigers are mostly nocturnal,” he explained, noting the challenge of photographing such elusive creatures.
His patience and skill paid off when he captured a stunning image of a Siberian tiger against the snowy backdrop.
But Fonseca’s discovery didn’t stop there. His camera traps also recorded footage of an undocumented male tiger, a valuable contribution to the study of the species.
Recognizing a unique “L” pattern on the tiger’s cheekbone, Fonseca named the animal Leo in honor of the famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy.
Siberian tigers are the largest wild cats on Earth, yet they are critically endangered, with fewer than 400 left in the wild due to threats like poaching.
Fonseca’s work goes beyond photography; he hopes his images will help raise awareness of the need for conservation efforts to protect these majestic creatures and their habitats.
Through his lens, Fonseca brings attention to the beauty and vulnerability of the natural world, encouraging us all to take action to preserve it for future generations.
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