Wow, where did you take this, Sid? I like the rim light and foggy feeling. Maybe adding a little bit of blacks to the neutrals in selective colors, just on the animal, as not to loose the mood of the picture. The face could use a little ore sharpening and a touch of fill light at conversion.
It must have been really thrilling to see one!
Love the lighting on this subject! A simple but pleasing comp. The vegetation coming into the bottom of the frame is a bit distraction and could be cloned out. Well done!!!