A leopard (Panthera pardus) basks in the waning glow of the African sunset, waiting for the onset of darkness to conceal her for the evening’s hunt. Okavango Delta, Botswana. Nikon D3. Nikon 70-200 mm. ISO 2200. f 2.8 @ 1/125 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari with Mombo Camp & Wilderness Safaris
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The Right Stuff…
The Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) has made a strong recovery since it’s initial protection from hunting in 1935. The population dropped sharply in the 1960s due to heavy illegal poaching (wiping out nearly half of its remaining numbers) but since that was stopped the population has exhibited a healthy upward trend. From an estimated […]
First Rain…
The arrival of the first rain on Zambia’s Busanga Plains brings with it a sense of anticipation and change. Busanga Plains , Kafue National Park, Zambia. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 800. f 4.8 @ 1/500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allenwww.photosafari-africa.net with Shumba Camp.
Within the Rainforest…
Deep within the tropical rainforest of Central Africa lives an amazing old world monkey: the Grey-cheeked Mangabey (Lophocebus albigena). Foraging mainly in the canopy for fruits and insects, the ever alert monkeys communicate often and will shout out a fierce warning at the slightest hint of danger. Parc national d’Odzala-Kokoua, Republic of the Congo. Nikon […]
Waiting for the Dawn…
A lone reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) awaits the warmth of the approaching sunrise on the misty slopes of Malawi’s Nyika National Park. Nyika National Park, Malawi. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 560. f 4.8 @ 1/1500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari with Chelinda Lodge & Wilderness Safaris
A Sheep in Wolves Clothing…
Take some time to learn about the amazing social structure of the Lycaon pictus or “painted wolf”, the scientific name of the African Wild Dog. While it is true that this species is perhaps one of the most efficient hunters in Africa, it also may be one of the most tender hearted. Wild dogs will […]
A Large Grey Area…
Developing a strategy to preserve wildlife corridors across political borders is of great importance to keeping elephant and other wildlife populations healthy, and viable. The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) is helping to establish protocols between the countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola and Namibia to sustainably manage this precious ecosystem. This will […]