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Das "Topi pride" Löwenrudel in der Masai Mara (Kenia) beim Verspeisen eines Warzenschweins.
The "Topi" lion pride in the Maasai Mara (Kenya), devouring a warthog.
In the quiet moments of a new day, an adult lioness (Panthera leo) rests upon the vast plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The sky above her is a masterpiece of dawn, with clouds ablaze in fiery oranges and soft yellows. Her powerful form is bathed in the warm, golden light of the sunrise as she surveys her kingdom. To her right, the iconic silhouette of an acacia tree stands as a solitary sentinel against the vibrant horizon, completing a scene of profound tranquility and wild majesty.
High key edit of this pair of cheetah as they focus on their next meal. I was tempted to crop out the LH cheetah peering into the frame, but opted against it as I feel it tells the story more pertinently than a solo cheetah looking out of the frame to the right
The Moniko pride are undoubtably the most successful pride in the Conservancy. The main lion attraction and a formidable pride who have successfully raised many cubs over the seasons. The latest count for this pride is eighteen with seven cubs, spread around their territory which sits in the very heart of the Conservancy. Two dominant males – Baranoti and Lolpopit – roam between the girls keeping the pride intact and ensuring the next generations.
Whilst they do have competition from the Enkoyonai Pride, the strength of the Monikos means that they area able to keep the prime southern area of the Olare Orok Conservancy as their core territory.
This is one of the son's of either late Olorpapit (named for the tear in his ear) and Olbarnoti (Maa for the hairy one) who were the pride males until recently when Olorpapit passed away from old age.
Captured during a photography safari on an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya.
Day two of our safari in the Khwai Concession of the Okavango Delta in north-western corner of Botswana granted us the enormous privilege of encountering the same prid of lions that we had encountered on our first game drive on day one.
During this sighting, one of the seven cubs was close to us, and I had my camera trained on him.
Suddenly, he yawned, and I captured a series of images of this cute cub yawning.
Of all of the images during the cycle of this lion cub's yawn, this image struck me the most. It looks like he is trying to be a tough guy, but it is actually part of a yawn rather than a display of irritation or aggression.
Die Leopardin "Luluka" in der Masai Mara (Kenia).
The leopardess "Luluka" in the Maasai Mara (Kenya).
This intimate black-and-white portrait was captured at close range in Kruger National Park, as the elephant slowly approached in soft morning light. I focused on the eye and texture of the skin to show the quiet strength and character of this iconic African giant.
Lion climbing down tree in Hluhluwe NP, South Africa.
There have been 7 lions in this tree.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2011
During our final game drive in the Mara North Conservancy in June of 2019, we encountered a buffalo munching on grass during some inclement weather.
These large, dangerous and grumpy bovines make for some great photography, particularly when an oxpecker is perched on the animal, hitching a ride.
let´s go, I´m hungry. Let´s see what pick´n´pay has to offer.
Timbavati, Kruger NP, South Africa
explore 27.02.2011, #311
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Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer). Malelane, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Explored 03 Oct 2025.
A Cape Buffalo sleeping within the herd as they rest on a hot, sunny afternoon. Meanwhile, a Red-billed Oxpecker bird is taking advantage and searching for tics in his ear.
On the Chobe River, we were treated to an interesting and special sighting as an elephant bull crossed the river.
So deep was the water, that for a matter of a few seconds, the elephant was almost entirely submerged, with only some of the top of his head visible, along with his trunk, which resembled the periscope of a submarine vessel.
It was quite a sighting, and this image is unique amongst my collection of images of African elephants. Rarely does an animal of an elephant's size almost entirely disappear from view!
A close-up portrait of an African elephant, showcasing the intricate details of its textured skin, caked in dried mud. Every wrinkle tells a story of resilience, wisdom, and survival in the harsh landscapes of the savanna. The earthy tones and deep lines reflect the raw beauty of nature’s gentle giant.
Ein afrikanischer Elefant in der Masai Mara (Kenia).
An african bush elephant in the Maasai Mara (Kenya).
Leopard cub close to Lion Camp in the South Luangwa NP, Zambia
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2015
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In the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, we had a special sighting of a pair of white rhinos.
Seeing rhinos in the wild is always special, as these magnificent creatures are critically endangered.
It was the first occasion on which we had seen wild rhinos in ten years, and only in recent years, has there been a de-horning project in operation to protect rhinos from poaching.
While it is a dreadful shame to see a rhino without its horn, it is far better than the alternative!
Here, nature demonstrates its balance in the harmony that exists between the white rhino and the oxpecker. Both benefit from each other's existence, and in this image, a red-billed oxpecker flapped its wings as it hitched a ride.
Éléphants d'Afrique : Loxodonta africana
Les éléphants sont les plus grands animaux terrestres au monde. Avec un poids allant jusqu’à 6 tonnes, l’éléphant d’Afrique est le plus imposant tandis que l’éléphant d’Asie, plus petit, peut peser jusqu’à 5 tonnes.
Leur trompe, une extension de leur lèvre supérieure et de leur nez, est utilisée pour communiquer et attraper divers objets, au-delà de leur permettre de s’abreuver et de s’alimenter.
L’autre caractéristique notable des éléphants se situe au niveau de leurs larges oreilles qui, en plus de leur fonction auditive, permettent de refroidir le corps.
Quant aux défenses, larges incisives modifiées se développant tout au long de la vie de l’éléphant, elles sont utilisées pour se battre, creuser, se nourrir ou bien se repérer. Hélas, celles-ci attirent la convoitise des braconniers pour alimenter un insatiable appétit d’ivoire causant la mort de 20 000 à 30 000 éléphants chaque année…
Les populations d’éléphants ont chuté dramatiquement aux 19ème et 20ème siècles. Sur le continent africain, l’espèce compte aujourd’hui environ 415 000 individus (contre 3 à 5 millions au début du 20ème siècle).
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Répartition / Habitat
En Afrique (37 pays) : Afrique centrale (Cameroun, Tchad, Gabon etc.), Afrique de l’Est (Ethiopie, Kenya, Ouganda, etc.), Afrique australe (Botswana, Mozambique, Afrique du Sud, etc.) et Afrique de l’Ouest (Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinée, Togo)
Dans les forêts tropicales et subtropicales humides de feuillus, les savanes et zones herbeuses inondées, la région boisée du Miombo et les savanes d’acacias
Population
Éléphants d'Afrique : 415 000 individus environ
Taille
En moyenne, 3,3 m pour les éléphants d’Afrique
Poids
En moyenne, 5 à 6 tonnes pour les éléphants d’Afrique
Régime alimentaire
Herbivore : se nourrit principalement de plantes et ponctuellement de fruits. Son régime varie considérablement selon les régions parcourues (des forêts équatoriales aux steppes) et selon les périodes de l’année.
Statut
Éléphant de savane d’Afrique (Loxodonta africana) : en danger d'extinction (UICN)
Éléphant de forêt d’Afrique (Loxodonta cyclotis) : en danger critique d’extinction (UICN)
Tarangire - Tanzanie
Février 2024
This bachelor bull's curiosity had it approaching so close to our vehicle that its tusk had our driver ducking out of its way.
Löwen im Savuti Game Reserve (Chobe-Nationalpark, Botswana).
Lions in the Savuti Game Reserve (Chobe National Park, Botswana).
We stood really close to these lions with our jeep, one early morning in Masai Mara last summer.
They laid down most of the time, but after some wait, the male finally lifted his head a couple of times. I also got photos of him yawning ツ
My album of photos from Africa here.
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A powerful close-up of an African elephant covered in mud, its textured skin forming a natural armor against the sun. The intricate details of its face and ears highlight the beauty and resilience of these magnificent creatures in the African wilderness.
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70mm, 1/800s, f/13, ISO 200
Photo prise au Botswana en juillet 2009, au cours d'un safari-photo.
Picture taken in Botswana in July 2009, during a photographic safari.
Eine Löwin des "Rongai"-Rudels in der Masai Mara (Kenia).
A lioness from the "Rongai" pride in the Maasai Mara (Kenya).
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The last one of this Hippo series. Wish you enjoyed it 😀
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KRUGER PARK
Only 5 minutes in the park, this was our first major sighting. Wow, what a start. We've seen a lot of rhinos in Namibia, but never one with such an impressive horn.
The flehmen response also called the flehmen position, flehmen reaction, flehming, or flehmening, is a behaviour whereby an animal curls back its upper lips exposing its front teeth, inhales with the nostrils usually closed and then often holds this position for several seconds. It may be performed over a site or substance of particular interest to the animal (e.g. urine or faeces) or may be performed with the neck stretched and the head held high in the air. The behaviour facilitates the transfer of pheromones and other scents into the vomeronasal organ located above the roof of the mouth via a duct which exits just behind the front teeth of the animal. (Source Wikipedia)
King Mdogo of Kilo Saba pride is seen displaying the Flehman response on an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya.