Baboon
These aggressive critters are found in the bush, but also near tourist stops, as they have found out that people will feed them. |
Cheetah
I got very close to this female because she was hurt and undergoing rehabilitation by a South African surgeon, and was just ready for re-release into the wild.
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Giraffe
This tall female was grazing the treetops despite the huge thorns.
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Tusked Elephant
This big male was “rearranging” the trees, demonstrating his strength and ability to a nearby rival male.
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Elephant Baby
The size difference is tremendous, as is the care the little ones receive from the family. |
Elephant Family
We spent a whole day watching families come and go from a favorite watering hole.
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Ostrich
Extremely curious, they came right to the camera!
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Elephant
These guys love their mudbaths, which changes their appearance, but protects their skin from the hot sun and from insects.
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Hippo
He was “yawning”, not from being tired, but as a display to others nearby.
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Impala
I was happy to catch these very fast impala before they vanished.
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Ostrich
A face not even a mother could love…
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Pelican
These big birds nest only on remote islands, which we were able to visit with a wildlife research biologist. |
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Penguin
An immature African penguin “hangin out” on the beach.
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Penguin Closeup
I sat in the sand for 3 hours, until this group came by to check me out. This one came so close I couldn’t focus the camera on it! |
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Rhino
Never got out of the landrover near this guy – he meant business. |
Warthog
The real character of the African bush – fun to watch, but homely. |
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Zebra Foal
Caught these two feeding in an open area in a National Park called De Hoop. |
Zebra
The herd dominant male staring me down – what a way to enjoy sunset. |
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photos copyright Brad Stahl, NorthwindNature.com |
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