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Phoenix Zoo, Arizona

It’s been a while since I shared a photo from my Sabi Sands safari, so thought why not post one of its most magnificent residents — the leopard.

This young cub was perched high in a tree, curiously watching us as we watched him. I can only imagine what he thought of the rapid-fire click of all those camera shutters! The more sensible among us (if I can ever be called that 😉) had our cameras set to silent mode.

It was fascinating watching his mother teach him the essentials of leopard life — how to wrestle, eat, and nap — all safely from the branches above, far from hyenas, photographers, and other distractions. I have such wonderful memories of these extraordinary animals. Nature at her finest.

Today's fun fact: That lovely smell of freshly cut grass? It's actually the grass releasing distress signals! The scent comes from green leaf volatiles — compounds plants emit when damaged, to warn nearby plants, deter grazers, & attract helpful insects.

So maybe I’m not lazy after all — I’m just being considerate by not mowing too often 😉

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Thanks for taking a look, I really appreciate your comments and support.

Predator!!

Sweni hide , Kruger National Park , South Africa

I love that look! Jaguar - Pantanal, banks of Cuiaba River.

Facts: The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a big cat, a feline in the Panthera genus, and is the only extant Panthera species native to the Americas. The jaguar is the third-largest feline species after the tiger and the lion, and the largest in the Americas. The jaguar is a threatened species and its numbers are declining. Threats include loss and fragmentation of habitat. Press L.

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Hunting lady.

Explore May 1, 2017.

I have luckily managed to capture an incredible fish-hunt and fight this river otter has performed, in the calm waters of Alouette river. This was the first time for me to have witnessed such an amazing spectacle and I truly hope it won't be the last.

Otters are masterful fish predators, while in the water. On land, they can become prey for larger mammals.

Despite the apparent fearful expression in my photo, I think most of us love otters. They are cute and make funny poses and grimaces.

Location: my home

Set design: myself

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Antilopes in ZOOM park in Gelsenkirchen, Germany enjoy thei life with predators strictly seperated so that they may jump joyfully into their future !

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Red legged robber fly.

Buzzards are large birds with broad rounded wings and a short tail. They are typically brown, often with a light necklace beneath the breast and white undersides to the wings. However, the species’ appearance is highly variable with some birds having far more white feathers than others. A buzzard’s beak is sharp and hooked and it has large feet with sharp talons. It has a wingspan of around 120cm and weighs up to 1kg.

Buzzards are opportunistic predators and can take a wide variety of prey. Small rodents such as voles and mice are commonly eaten, but they can also take prey as large as rabbits or as small as earthworms. They will also scavenge on road kill. This flexible diet allows the buzzard to survive in a variety of habitats.

A Black-crowned Night Heron snatches a small fish from the algae-covered waters at a local State Park.

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CHRP, Fremont

This Cat hunts Grey Squirrels in the Royal Botanic gardens Edinburgh.

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Male Barred Owl. I took this upper body shot as it looked a lot more puffy than the entire bird. Just loved those feathers covering the branch.

Great Blue Heron and catfish at Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, FL.

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Juvenile Bald Eagle

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This fly was tiny, about 2 or 3mm long at most. I was really surprised to see that it was eating an even smaller insect (maybe a springtail). Due to the size, I couldn't even see its meal till I looked at this photo on a bigger screen. Photographed today at Lake Waterford in Maryland.

Shoreline, Mountain View

White-tailed Kite

Momo

Abandoned Powerplant

This dragonfly perched itself on one of the bamboo supports in the garden, surveying his territory! I am not sure of the identity but I think it is a Brown Hawker.

Gulls and terns may be closely related, but it is not uncommon for the larger gull to prey on its smaller relative. Fortunately the tern managed to escape the attack.

Fremont, CA

CHRP

Fishing at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key

CHRP