African Wildlife
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The matriarch on the left is making sure the family is OK
Lion in Grass
If anyone can identify the genus and species please send me an email
The start of a chase to take a buffalo calf See separate gallery for the full series
If anyone can identify the genus and species please send me an email
Cape buffalo are amongst the most powerful species in Africa. They are big animals whose mass and temperament often suggest unattractiveness. This profile shows the curves and fissures that define the character of a buffalo.
Bonding - The First Hour of Life
This baby elephant was less than one hour old when photographed. He would stumble around and mama would pick him up by the tai. I watched it take its first meal.
Dust is from the buffalo she is chasing See separate gallery for the full series
At Cape Cross Namibia - On the Skeleton Coast
African Elephants enjoy playing as much as any animal. While mud bathing is functional this young bull appeared to be having more fun than seriousness. We had approached him in a small boat. We slowly drifted forward and the elephant seemed to be oblivious to our presence. Capturing the photo was only a matter of timing and holding the frame while the boat pitched about.
