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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…

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BotswanaKalahariFelidaeMammals

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,…

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BotswanaKalahariFelidaeMammals

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…

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KalahariBotswanaSciuridaeMammals

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…

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KalahariBotswanaBirdsOtididae

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…

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BotswanaKalahariBovidaeMammals

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…

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SpitiIndiaHimachal PradeshNatureLandscape

11 Oct 2017

Waterfall in Lahaul Valley

This is one of several beautiful waterfalls on the north-facing slopes, now a mellow trickle compared to during the monsoon several weeks ago. It’s running…

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Himachal PradeshSpitiIndiaNatureLandscape

11 Oct 2017

Chandra river, Spiti

The water in this river (also called Cheneb river) comes from the glaciers which are slowly releasing less and less water as the winter approaches. Soon this…

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SpitiIndiaHimachal PradeshNatureLandscapeBlack & White

11 Oct 2017

Chandra river, Spiti

A very different experience when all colors are removed. The water in this river (also called Cheneb river) comes from the glaciers which are slowly releasing…

by morten

SpitiIndiaHimachal PradeshNatureLandscapeBlack & White

11 Oct 2017

Chandra river, Spiti

The water in this river (also called Cheneb river) comes from the glaciers which are slowly releasing less and less water as the winter approaches. Soon this…

by morten