The African wild dog, also known as the painted dog (Lycaon pictus), is a magnificent creature that roams the savannas and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. These social carnivores, with their vibrantly patterned coats and highly efficient hunting tactics, are a vital part of the African ecosystem. Sadly, their populations have declined dramatically in recent decades, […]
Tag: cheetah
Final cheetah conservationists freed in Iran, but the big cat’s outlook remains grim
In December 2023, three staff members from the Iranian Cheetah Society crowded around a laptop, moved to tears by the sight of a mother cheetah and her four cubs, caught on a camera trap. Population estimates for the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) vary, but experts say fewer than 30 may remain. Once […]
Study: Cheetahs’ Intermediate Size Explains Their Unrivalled Speed
The fastest animals are neither large elephants nor tiny ants, but intermediately sized, like cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus). Why does running speed break with the regular patterns that govern most other aspects of animal anatomy and performance? New research suggests that there is not one limit to maximum running speed, as previously thought, but two: how […]
8 Best Cat Breeds With the Most Friendly Personalities
Cats are usually full of character, and it is much harder to train them. So if you prefer a cat with a calmer personality that will fit perfectly in your household, you need to do your research. Cats are more selfish than dogs, and some are pretty unfriendly, especially to strangers or kids. But some […]
The Animalscape
There is a kind of wildlife image that has always spoken to me deeply. If you have been following my photography for more than a month you would have noticed that I often share these kinds of images. I like to call it “The Animalscape”. The animal in the landscape. The landscape with the animal(s) […]
African Lion pride in Maasai Mara
For us Maasai Mara happens to be one of the best national parks in the world and we try and visit the Mara every year for a few days. On this first game drive during one of our trips there, we went looking for the famous Cheetah brothers who were sighted close to the Kenya–Tanzania […]
Mammals of Kruger Park
In my last post from South Africa, I will share some photos of mammals and reptiles we encountered in Kruger Park. Even though we did not find any surprising animals, it was exciting to see large numbers of common mammals. After the low densities we had experienced in Hluhluwe, Kruger Park felt like the Real […]
