Taken for Granted 2819
A menacing sky dominates the seemingly boundless meadows of amber grasses. Grant's Gazelle graze nervously in the open pasture. There is a cheetah nearby, and she represents the greatest threat to their safety. Genetic studies of these medium sized gazelle reveal a high degree of genetic variability. This suggests that over time populations of Grant's were isolated from each other. Males, like the two in this photo, will compete for dominance and the right to mate with females. During mating season the males will attempt to herd any females that enter their territory, and defend that herd from competing dominant males. Males that have not attained dominant status frequently live in bachelor herds. These beautiful gazelle are known for their lyre-like horns, that can show significant variability from animal to animal. Listed as animals of least concern, because of their great success and numbers, they are frequently taken for granted by visitors to the Serengeti. They and their many cousins are an integral part of the African ecosystem and should never be overlooked. #iLoveNature #iLoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #Tanzania #Nature in #Africa #GrantsGazelle #DrDADBooks #Canon #WildlifeConservation
Taken for Granted 2819
A menacing sky dominates the seemingly boundless meadows of amber grasses. Grant's Gazelle graze nervously in the open pasture. There is a cheetah nearby, and she represents the greatest threat to their safety. Genetic studies of these medium sized gazelle reveal a high degree of genetic variability. This suggests that over time populations of Grant's were isolated from each other. Males, like the two in this photo, will compete for dominance and the right to mate with females. During mating season the males will attempt to herd any females that enter their territory, and defend that herd from competing dominant males. Males that have not attained dominant status frequently live in bachelor herds. These beautiful gazelle are known for their lyre-like horns, that can show significant variability from animal to animal. Listed as animals of least concern, because of their great success and numbers, they are frequently taken for granted by visitors to the Serengeti. They and their many cousins are an integral part of the African ecosystem and should never be overlooked. #iLoveNature #iLoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #Tanzania #Nature in #Africa #GrantsGazelle #DrDADBooks #Canon #WildlifeConservation