I took a deep breath as I noticed a subtle movement in the darkness. Then I saw the leopard, so dark she was almost invisible. As one of the few known melanistic leopards in northern Kenya, this graceful female hunts quietly under the cover of night, when her black coat blends beautifully into the darkness. I was completely captivated by her mesmerizing golden eyes. She truly is one of the most stunning animals I’ve ever encountered in the wild.