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  • October 28, 2019October 29, 2019
  • by Michael
📷 Elephant (Loxodonta africana) eating salt lic 📷 Elephant (Loxodonta africana) eating salt lick soil for important nutrients. 📍Aberdare National Park, Kenya Canon 5D Mark III + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/2000 sec | ISO 1250 . . . . #elephant #visitkenya #kenya #aberdare #aberdarenationalpark #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 White-Backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) one of 📷 White-Backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) one of 11 vulture species in Africa - almost all endangered (IUCN:EN) or critically endangered (IUCN:CR). 📍Mara North, Maasai Mara, Kenya Canon 6D + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/4000 sec | ISO 400 . . . . #vulture #visitkenya #kenya #maranorthconservancy #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with a b 📷 Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with a bill in vibrant red and yellow hues, and beady dark eyes accentuated by red rims and dark grey eyebrows 📍Runde, Norway Canon 5D Mark III + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/1250 sec | ISO 640 . . . . #norway #puffins #visitnorway #runde #norway #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 A tale of endurance that never ends. The wild 📷 A tale of endurance that never ends. The wild wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) roam free. If we protect their land endurance will endure. 📍Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Canon 6D + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/640 sec | ISO 125 . . . . #wildebeest #gnu #masaimara #safari #maasaimara #africa #visitkenya #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 Though the looming storm casts shadows overhe 📷 Though the looming storm casts shadows overhead, the zebras (Equus quagga) stands tall, unwavering and aware. 📍Mara North Conservancy, Kenya Canon 6D + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/1000 sec | ISO 160 . . . . #zebra #masaimara #safari #maranorthconservancy #africa #visitkenya #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 Plain and simple 📍Mara North Conservancy, 📷 Plain and simple 📍Mara North Conservancy, Kenya Canon 6D + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/4000 sec | ISO 320 . . . . #acacia #savanna #safari #maranorthconservancy #africa #visitkenya #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 Female cheetah (acinonyx jubatus) and her two 📷 Female cheetah (acinonyx jubatus) and her two adolescent cubs on a rainy afternoon. 📍Mara North Conservancy, Kenya Canon 6D + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/800 sec | ISO 3200 . . . . #cheetah #safari #maranorthconservancy #africa #visitkenya #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 The sunrise awakens the wilderness with hues 📷 The sunrise awakens the wilderness with hues of gold 📍Samburu National Reserve, Kenya Canon 5D Mark III + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/8000 sec | ISO 320 . . . . #sunrise #safari #samburu #africa #visitkenya #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 Elephant (Loxodonta africana) 📍Ngorongoro 📷 Elephant (Loxodonta africana) 📍Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania Canon 5D Mark III + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/500 sec | ISO 200 . . . #elephant #ngorongoro #ngorongoroconservationarea #africa #visittanzania #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 The female lion, lioness (Panthera leo) 📍 📷 The female lion, lioness (Panthera leo) 📍Serengeti, Tanzania Canon 6D + Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | 400mm | f/5.6 | 1/400 sec | ISO 100 . . . #lion #serengeti #africa #visittanzania #canon #natgeowild #bbcearth
📷 Aurora Borealis 📍Tromsø, Norway Canon 5 📷 Aurora Borealis 📍Tromsø, Norway Canon 5D Mark III | 14mm | F1.8 | 0.9 sec | ISO 1600 . . . #aurora #auroraborealis #norway #visitnorway #norge #tromso
The Plains zebra (Equus quagga). 🦓👀 The Plains zebra (Equus quagga). 🦓👀
The olive baboon (Papio anubis). The olive baboon (Papio anubis).
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Weaver ants (Oecophylla sp.) are known for their u Weaver ants (Oecophylla sp.) are known for their unique nest building behaviour - using their silk-spinning larvae to weave multiple leaves together. Fiercely defending their home tree against intruders, incl. insects harmful to their host.
Leap of faith by serval (Leptailurus serval) Leap of faith by serval (Leptailurus serval)
One of the most incredible wonders to witness #gre One of the most incredible wonders to witness #greatmigration #wildebeestmigration #wildebeest #serengeti #thegreatestmaasaimara #maasaimara #crossingmarariver
A mature stag defends its harem of hinds from chal A mature stag defends its harem of hinds from challenging rivals during the mating season, the rut.
Every new generation brings new hope 🐘 #elephan Every new generation brings new hope 🐘 #elephants #ecosystemengineer #maasaimara #brighterfuture #natgeo #bbcearth #planetearth
Morning memories Morning memories
Hitchhiking - Oxpeckers riding a buffalo while eat Hitchhiking - Oxpeckers riding a buffalo while eating ticks, botfly larvae and other parasites, but also picking any wounds for blood #oxpecker #africanimals #bbcearth #natgeowild
Herbivore #wildebeest #coolanimals #connochaetesta Herbivore #wildebeest #coolanimals #connochaetestaurinus
He is waiting for the protective benefits from eco He is waiting for the protective benefits from ecotourism to return #uganda #mountaingorilla #conservation #bbcearth #natgeowild #covid19
A study has shown elephants capable of detecting d A study has shown elephants capable of detecting differences in quantities of food using only their sense of smell https://www.pnas.org/content/116/25/12566 #elephant #africanimals
Spotted hyena milk has high energy content compose Spotted hyena milk has high energy content composed of mostly fat and protein. Cubs are entirely dependent on milk for approximately the first six months of life and may not be weaned until 18-20 months. #hyena #natgeowild #bbcearth
The iconic free-standing trees of Maasai Mara: The The iconic free-standing trees of Maasai Mara: The spotted land. #treeecology #biodiversity #bbcearth
May 22, international day for biological diversity May 22, international day for biological diversity. Even after death, animals are important in ecosystems. The lappet-faced vulture is huge. A scavenging bird. Like many species, they depend on carcasses #biodiversityday #biodiversity2020 #bbcearth #natgeowild
Before the first cup of coffee ☕️ Before the first cup of coffee ☕️
Elephants are constantly on the move, browsing on Elephants are constantly on the move, browsing on leafs, twigs, grass, roots and fruits #elephant #bbcearth #natgeowild
If the old tree could tell tales of old times #nam If the old tree could tell tales of old times #namibdesert
Butterflies are capable of moving pollen over grea Butterflies are capable of moving pollen over great distances, but feed primarily on nectar using the coiled proboscis (the tube-like feeding structure).
Common zebra with an uncommon appearance #equusqua Common zebra with an uncommon appearance #equusquagga #natgeowild #bbcearth
Karen Blixen Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya #karenblixen Karen Blixen Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya #karenblixencamptrust #karenblixencamp
Panthera leo < Felidae < Carnivora < Mammalia < Ch Panthera leo < Felidae < Carnivora < Mammalia < Chordata < Animalia #taxonomy #carllinnaeus #evolutionarybiology
Can’t be mistaken #elephant #savanna #bbcearth # Can’t be mistaken #elephant #savanna #bbcearth #natgeowild
2020 will be the year of exploring nature national 2020 will be the year of exploring nature nationally and maybe revisit this site from September 2013 #visitdenmark #thy #heath
Looking over the shoulder - Major predators of thi Looking over the shoulder - Major predators of this antelope include lion, hyena, leopard, cheetah, african wild dog and crocodile. The migration is also followed closely by vultures and make up an important source of food for these scavengers #Africa #bbcearth #natgeowild #wildebeest #gnu
The sun continues to set in Africa while we all sh The sun continues to set in Africa while we all shelter at home. Let’s hope all threatened animals stay safe during this period #africa #natgeowild #bbcearth
Carcass action - Never try to get a share of a lio Carcass action - Never try to get a share of a lioness’ kill #bbcearth #natgeowild #greaterkudu #lion #vulture
Tallest mammal on earth #ihopethefuturewillhavethi Tallest mammal on earth #ihopethefuturewillhavethis #natgeowild #bbcearth
Banana shaped - A common seal pup showing the dist Banana shaped - A common seal pup showing the distinctive resting posture #seapredator #visiticeland #habourseal #commonseal
African nights with marabou storks clapping their African nights with marabou storks clapping their bills in the trees
Elephants, late in life, often seek swampy areas l Elephants, late in life, often seek swampy areas looking for soft vegetation because their teeth are all worn down - These areas has given rise to the myth of elephant graveyards #elephant #bbcearth #natgeowild #canonnordic
Climate change brings wetter winters with less sun Climate change brings wetter winters with less sunny Sundays in most parts of the western world and at the same time drier in other parts
Conservation is working - Decades of hard work has Conservation is working - Decades of hard work has payed off and a critical population decline turned into an increase. Mountain gorillas now counting more than 459 individuals in this forest ecosystem (up from 400 less than ten years ago). Ensuring a global wild population of more than 1000. #bwindiimpenetrableforest #natgeowild #bbcearth #wwf
Nature will amaze you with peculiar features, like Nature will amaze you with peculiar features, like the pink gulag sac of male Marabou storks, for making guttural grunts during mating season #marabou #bbcearth #natgeowild
Light contrasts of the savanna Light contrasts of the savanna
African night sky - What you see a night in areas African night sky - What you see a night in areas with little light pollution #namibdeserts
The clock is ticking - Rhinoceroses have been affe The clock is ticking - Rhinoceroses have been affected the most by poaching and entire subspecies, who have inhabited the earth for millions of years, are likely to disappear forever. These white rhinos are under constant armed protection #maasaimara #bbcearth #natgeowild #sixthmassextinction #rhino #africa #conservationphotography #ihopethefuturewillhavethis
Guess a silhouette ☀️ Guess a silhouette ☀️
Superheroes of nature - This bird always makes me Superheroes of nature - This bird always makes me think: Look, a cool superhero wearing a red mask 🦸‍♀️🦸 #naturalhistory #reallifehero #yellowbilledstork #lakenakuru #bbcearth #natgeowild
Imagine how vegetation used to look when megafauna Imagine how vegetation used to look when megafauna were ubiquitous in most parts og the world - let’s protect the remaining big animals #megafauna #functionalecology #giraffe
The powerful lionesses can hunt at any time but no The powerful lionesses can hunt at any time but normally venture out on coordinated nocturnal hunts, often with high success rates #lion #maasaimara #bbcearth #natgeowild
Breaking branches - The slow moving gorillas creat Breaking branches - The slow moving gorillas create important open forest glades through extensive vegetation alterations #megafauna #impenetrableforest #bbcearth #natgeowild
Constantly moving - Animal migrations are surely s Constantly moving - Animal migrations are surely some of the most impressive wonders of the natural world - Here, hundreds of thousands of wildebeests move in search of green pastures #ihopethefuturewillhavethis #ndutu #bbcearth #natgeowild
Horse? Similar silhouette but very different coat Horse? Similar silhouette but very different coat colour #zebra #maasaimara #bbcearth #natgeowild
Eyeballing a meal? Lions will see every moving ani Eyeballing a meal? Lions will see every moving animal as a potential kill; this leads to conflict with humans when livestock is what they see #lion #
From young age, male elephants gravitate towards e From young age, male elephants gravitate towards each other, play fighting and later on social duos with a younger and an older individual together #elephant #bbcearth #natgeowild #samburu
Heavy dinner - The African fish eagle can paddle t Heavy dinner - The African fish eagle can paddle to the nearest shore if it’s too heavy to lift #africanfisheagle #bbcearth #natgeowild
Let’s hope the future will be as colourful as no Let’s hope the future will be as colourful as now #ourplanet #bbcearth #natgeowild
Tiring parenthood - A hard working leopard trying Tiring parenthood - A hard working leopard trying to keep up with the growing demand from her cub. White stork is on the menu this morning. #serengeti #leopard #natgeowild #bbcearth
One of the last mega animal species alive - One wi One of the last mega animal species alive - One with fascinating behaviour and irreplaceable function in their ecosystems #elephant #sixthmassextinction #natgeowild #bbcearth #maasaimara
Nine coats - Currently recognized as one taxonomy Nine coats - Currently recognized as one taxonomy species, giraffes are split in nine subspecies with fur patterns relative to phylogeny and geographic ranges #giraffe #natgeowild #bbcearth #maasaimara
Getting hot around here - 2019 was the second-hott Getting hot around here - 2019 was the second-hottest year in record, and this tree is growing in one of the record warmest regions #whathappensnext #africa #climate #noaa #nasa #esa
Staring contest - Shoebill storks stand motionless Staring contest - Shoebill storks stand motionless for hours, waiting for food. A convincing death stare #uganda #natgeowild #shoebillstork #bbcearth
Happy holidays 🎅🏽🤶🏽 Happy holidays 🎅🏽🤶🏽
Young and spotted - You could spend hours watching Young and spotted - You could spend hours watching any of the four extant species of Hyaenidae; aardwolf (Proteles cristatus), brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea), striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) and spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) #natgeowild #hyena #maasaimara
Largest bird laying largest egg - Ostriches are th Largest bird laying largest egg - Ostriches are the biggest living bird species, laying eggs up to 1.5kg. A perfect snack for anyone capable of cracking it.
Koala knockout? There is much commotion about this Koala knockout? There is much commotion about this animal at the moment. One thing is certain; Habitat fagmentation and destruction are devastating for any species population. #runningoutoftime #iucn #sixthmassextinction
Loosing family members - Many members of the rhino Loosing family members - Many members of the rhino family have become extinct during the latest epochs. The five extant species (White, Black, Indian, Javan and Sumatran) are all struggling and might also disappear, soon. #natureawareness #rhino #maasaimara
Birds feeding forests and corals - Seabird guano b Birds feeding forests and corals - Seabird guano brings essential nutrients to continental shorelines, islands, coral reefs etc facilitating life #ecosystem #silvergull #natgeo
Have a nice weekend... Have a nice weekend...
Cockatoo - Immensely fascinating to watch these lo Cockatoo - Immensely fascinating to watch these long-lived and highly intelligent birds roaming wild #sulphurcrestedcockatoo #visitaustralia
Gazelle grazing while the sun sets, not knowing if Gazelle grazing while the sun sets, not knowing if it will survive the night. Darkness brings predators. #gazelle #visitafricaco
Birds feeding on buffalos - Oxpeckers move around Birds feeding on buffalos - Oxpeckers move around bodies of animals eating parasites off the skin, but they will also drink blood from open wounds and become parasites themselves #oxpecker #buffalo #natgeowild #bbcearth
Lion and camel thorn tree #etosha #visitnamibia202 Lion and camel thorn tree #etosha #visitnamibia2021
The next meal - Lion prides can take down large pr The next meal - Lion prides can take down large prey and one of the only predators to eland antelopes, kudus, waterbuck, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes and even elephants in rare cases. #foodweb #lion #natgeowild
Could lay here for a while Could lay here for a while
Regeneration - Manmals generally have poor regener Regeneration - Manmals generally have poor regenerative abilities, but deer antlers are one of the most impressive examples of yearly regrowth #reddeer
Some species are easily recognised, but don’t fo Some species are easily recognised, but don’t forget the elusive rare plant and animal species in your own neighbourhood #facinatedbynature #elephant
Handy extremity - Primates have had great success Handy extremity - Primates have had great success with their grasping hand, especially the opposable thumbs comes in handy #gorilla #visituganda #impenetrableforest #natgeowild #bbcearth
Babysitting - Lionesses in a pride will often nurs Babysitting - Lionesses in a pride will often nurse other lioness’s cubs #lion #maasaimara #natgeowild #bbcearth
The colours of dawn are so awesome The colours of dawn are so awesome
African penguins with their pink cooling glands ab African penguins with their pink cooling glands above the eyes, to help them thermoregulate #natgeowild #penguin #visitafrica
Small brains, complex social behaviour - One of my Small brains, complex social behaviour - One of my favourite bird species, vulturine guineafowl, features in New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/science/birds-society-vulturine-guineafowl.html
A long neck - Giraffes necks are beautiful example A long neck - Giraffes necks are beautiful examples of how long evolution can stretch #natgeowild #bbcearth #giraffe
Bad reputation - The way humans perceive species c Bad reputation - The way humans perceive species can have huge impact on their management or conservation status #hyenas #uglyorbeautiful #visitkenya #natgeowild
The feeling of being outside #kirkjufell The feeling of being outside #kirkjufell
The last migrations? Animals have been migrating f The last migrations? Animals have been migrating for hundreds of years. From humpback whales in the ocean to monarch butterflies in the air to wildebeests on land. Now, human activities could disturb many of these spectacles; Directly by habitat fragmentation or indirectly via climate change #natgeowild #ourplanet #bbcearth
Species with slow life histories are vulnerable to Species with slow life histories are vulnerable to extinction. Elephants have long lifespans reaching 60-80 years. Females sexually matured by the age of nine, males around 15 years. #natgeowild #elephant
Cheetahs eat small- to medium-size prey like this Cheetahs eat small- to medium-size prey like this wildebeest calf. #visitkenya #maasaimara #natgeowild
Geology - Always fascinating to consider the histo Geology - Always fascinating to consider the history of earth when trying to understand the evolutionary history of life #visitaustralia #glasshousemountains
Appreciation comes with detail orientation and kno Appreciation comes with detail orientation and knowledge
In old times slaves were thrown off these cliffs # In old times slaves were thrown off these cliffs #visitfaroeislands
Life begins - more than 200,000 wildebeest calves Life begins - more than 200,000 wildebeest calves are born every year during a synchronised birthing in February #visittanzania #natheowild #ourplanet
Wildebeests are constantly grazing, day and night Wildebeests are constantly grazing, day and night #visitkenya #natgeowild
Nocturnal - There are so many beautiful animals we Nocturnal - There are so many beautiful animals we rarely see during daytime. Here a bat-eared fox family #visittanzania #natgeowild
Trees and elephants go hand in hand #visitkenya #n Trees and elephants go hand in hand #visitkenya #natgeowild
A lightning strikes every 40-50 second somewhere o A lightning strikes every 40-50 second somewhere on earth #visitaustralia #natgeo
Chimpanzees are the most intelligent primate, besi Chimpanzees are the most intelligent primate, besides humans, and we share 98.5% of our DNA #visituganda #natgeo
Time for a nap - Cheetahs are active during daytim Time for a nap - Cheetahs are active during daytime using their excellent sight to find prey #visitkenya #natgeowild
The Big Thawing - Almost all mountain glaciers are The Big Thawing - Almost all mountain glaciers are thinning every year, some more than 1 m/year #ourplanet #climatescience
Devil's Cataract - Part of the world’s largest ( Devil's Cataract - Part of the world’s largest (combined height and width) waterfall on the vital Zambezi river #visitzambia #visitzimbabwe #natgeo
Colourful 🌈 - Rainbow lorikeet found in rainfor Colourful 🌈 - Rainbow lorikeet found in rainforests, coastal woodlands and cities along the eastern seaboard of Australia #visitaustralia #natgeowild
Truly a great migration - More than 1.2m animals ( Truly a great migration - More than 1.2m animals (wildebeests, zebras and antelopes) migrate more than 500km each year with more than 5000 drowning in the Mara River, feeding crocodiles and other aquatic organisms #visitkenya #natgeowild #
Not everything beautiful is big - Striped Kingfish Not everything beautiful is big - Striped Kingfisher #visitkenya #natgeowild
Gang member - The correct collective noun for babo Gang member - The correct collective noun for baboons is “troop”, and they are often seen as guerilla-like troublemakers #visitafrica #natgeowild
Barcoding - Magnificent narrow-striped Grévy’s Barcoding - Magnificent narrow-striped Grévy’s zebras found only in semi-arid grasslands of Kenya and Ethiopia #visitkenya #natgeo
Enjoying the rainy days - Most feline species avoi Enjoying the rainy days - Most feline species avoid water if possible (except tigers and fishing cats). #visitkenya #natgeo
Fruiting body of fungi sits above ground - Known a Fruiting body of fungi sits above ground - Known as mushrooms. Below growths the actual organism called mycelium. #nature #natgeo
Everything the light touches - Lion territories ca Everything the light touches - Lion territories can be as vast as 400km2 #safari #natgeo
Show me your smile - hippos can open their mouths Show me your smile - hippos can open their mouths an impressive 150 degrees 😵 #visittanzania #natgeo
Understanding the past, present and future - some Understanding the past, present and future - some desserts used to be lush, green environments #visitnamibia #changingclimate #natgeo
A good laugh - hyenas have diverse communication w A good laugh - hyenas have diverse communication with whoops, barks and cackles 🤣 #visitkenya #natgeo #hyenas
At the end of the rainbow you’ll find something At the end of the rainbow you’ll find something precious 🌈 #stoppoaching #visitkenya #natgeotravel
Mountain gorilla groups are typically led by the s Mountain gorilla groups are typically led by the strongest male #visituganda #natgeowild
Red deers have been common subjects in cave painti Red deers have been common subjects in cave paintings - suggesting a long shared history with humans #visiteurope #thy
Many puffins breed with the same mate each year #v Many puffins breed with the same mate each year #visitnorway #puffin
One of the most amazing and most photographed loca One of the most amazing and most photographed locations in the North Atlantic #visitfaroeislands #faroeislands
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