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Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus)

21 Oct 2019

Spotted Eagle-Owl (Bubo africanus)

This very well camouflaged spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus) was sitting very close to the dirt road out of the Central Kalahari Game reserve, but did not…

by morten

BotswanaKalahariMammalsFelidae
Southern and Eastern African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus ssp. jubatus)

21 Oct 2019

Southern and Eastern African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus ssp. jubatus)

A female southern and eastern African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus ssp. jubatus) leading her cubs to a new resting site as the rising sun heats up the land,…

by morten

BotswanaKalahariMammalsFelidae
Southern Lion (Panthera leo ssp. melanochaita)

20 Oct 2019

Southern Lion (Panthera leo ssp. melanochaita)

Southern lion (Panthera leo ssp. melanochaita), just like humans - when all needs are met, laziness sets in and the only frustration that might arise is where…

by morten

KalahariBotswanaMammalsSciuridae
South African Ground Squirrel (Geosciurus inauris)

20 Oct 2019

South African Ground Squirrel (Geosciurus inauris)

The South African ground squirrel (Geosciurus inauris) squirrel is as cute to us humans as any species of squirrels with their fast pace an entertaining…

by morten

BotswanaKalahariBirdsOtididae
Southern Kori (Ardeotis kori ssp. kori)

20 Oct 2019

Southern Kori (Ardeotis kori ssp. kori)

Bustards are very large birds, and the southern kori (Ardeotis kori ssp. kori) is the largest flying bird in Africa. They have a wingspan of up to 275 cm (9…

by morten

KalahariBotswanaBovidaeMammals
Southern Steenbuck (Raphicerus campestris ssp. campestris)

20 Oct 2019

Southern Steenbuck (Raphicerus campestris ssp. campestris)

The southern steenbuck (Raphicerus campestris ssp. campestris) is blending well with the dry grasses, both in color and small size as it reaches no more than…

by morten

AntisanaPáramoEcuadorLeavesGeraniaceaePlants
Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

28 Nov 2011

Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855

by morten

AntisanaPáramoEcuadorFlowersGeraniaceaePlants
Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

28 Nov 2011

Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)

At this altitude the Geraniums are very small, but still easy to recognize. Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855

by morten

AntisanaEcuadorPáramoPlantsGentianaceaeFlowers
Gentiana sedifolia

28 Nov 2011

Gentiana sedifolia

Gentiana sedifolia is very variable, so pattern varies. I found many in bloom here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Mesmerizing color and pattern that can…

by morten

AntisanaEcuadorPáramoPlantsGentianaceaeFlowers
Gentianella cerastioides

28 Nov 2011

Gentianella cerastioides

At first glance gentianella cerastioides resembles a crocus. I was lucky to visit when in bloom, and they thrive here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Here…

by morten