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Male South African or Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) in the Madikwe Game Reserve, North-West Province, South Africa. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Cheetah Cubs resting on a ridge while their mother is busy scanning the area from the highest point
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
acinonyx jubatus
IUCN RED LIST STATUS: VULNERABLE
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Gepard
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Female leopard (Panthera pardus) born March 2018 who has taken up residence in the north-western part of Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa - adjacent to her mother's territory. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
South African giraffe or Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa). Kirkman's Kamp, Sabi Sands, South Africa.. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Female leopard (Panthera pardus) born March 2018 who has taken up residence in the north-western part of Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa - adjacent to her mother's territory. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), bull.
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
African bush elephants (Loxodonta africana).
Early evening, heading down the road back to camp .... and who should we nearly bump into?
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
A. cygnoides is currently classified as Vulnerable (VU) by the IUCN Red List: it meets one of the 5 red list criteria and is therefore considered to be at high risk of unnatural (human-caused) extinction
Total population was estimated as 60–90,000 individuals in 2012.
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Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) or secretarybird, a large and mostly terrestrial bird of prey endemic to Africa. Its taxonomic name, Sagittarius serpentarius, means “the archer of snakes” and it is famous for its snake-hunting abilities. San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Conservation status: vulnerable
Gray's monitor (Varanus olivaceus), also known as the Gray's monitor lizard, butaan, and ornate monitor is an arboreal lizard from the Philippines. Seen the Reptile House at the San Diego Zoo. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
A Reddish Egret chases down some food, largely ignored by a Roseate Spoonbill.
From the American Bird Conservancy:
The Reddish Egret is one of the rarest egrets in North America. It's easily distinguished from other egrets and herons by its shaggy appearance, hyperactive feeding behavior, and pink-and-black bill.
Reddish Egret numbers in the U.S. were decimated by plume hunters in the 19th century, and populations never fully recovered. Like Snowy and Wilson's Plovers, this species is dependent on coastal habitats for successful foraging and breeding—the same areas that are vulnerable to sea level rise caused by climate change. Habitat loss is another problem for this bird.
The species occurs in two color morphs: a dark morph characterized by a slate-blue body and reddish head and neck, and a white morph that features completely white body plumage. The two-toned bill and shaggy neck are distinctive in both plumages.
Running Down Dinner
The Reddish Egret stalks its prey—mostly small fish—more actively than other herons and egrets. The birds first locate their quarry by sight, then the dance begins. They dash, lurch, and zig-zag after their prey, often holding their wings over the water as they hunt. This shadow-casting strategy is thought to reduce glare and help the egret more accurately sight and spear its prey.
From the photographer - I seldom see Reddish Egrets. I see Spoonbills much more often.
Be vulnerable
Be raw
Say how you
feel without fear
of judgement
and without
worrying about
the response.
Ask for what
you want.
When you're true
to yours by
speaking your truth
you've done all
you could do,
that's enough
peace of mind.
- Morgan Mandriota -
Taxi to Brynn Oh's Lobby Cam
A masked lapwing or spur winged plover, Vanellus miles, chick that I think was less than two days old. Unfortunately, the parents did not stay very close to it so I did not get a reasonable photo of the chick and one of its parents together. Its height was less than the height of its parents knees (see next photo). I kept my distance because masked plovers will defend the chicks and they have spurs on their wings with which they could attack.
Masked lapwings do not always choose good places to nest. They have been known to nest on railway tracks. This pair probably nested on the ground in the backyard of a house. They would often go onto quite a busy road and did not stop the chick going onto the road.
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Male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) - one of two relatively young brothers traveling together in the Sabi Sands region of South Africa. They caused a big stir with our rangers and trackers, as they are not frequently seen in this area. There are large prides of lions and the terrain is marshy and not supportive of cheetah's style of hunting. It is surmised they left their mom and were wandering the reserves around Kruger NP looking for territory to call their own. We encountered them over several days and there will be more pictures to recount our adventures with them.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Two of three female African lions (Pantera leo) that have been hunting together. After their meal, they went to the watering hole for a drink, then spent time relaxing and grooming nearby. The traces of blood on their coat are from their most recent hunt.
Londolozi Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa.
Conservation status: Vulnerable
March 10th, 2021 approximately 6:04 pm
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (SM-G975U)
F2.2
1/60 s
1.80mm
ISO 80
program AE
WB: Auto
song accompaniment: "Stress Fracture" by Mick Jenkins featuring Mikahl Anthony, Produced by Black Milk
I noticed these beautiful golden stalks of wheat in a field close to me so I stopped and took a couple of shots. I liked these random sunflowers sprouting up.
25 year old female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) "Chinook" enjoying the fresh snow provided on International Polar Bear Day
San Diego Zoo's Polar Bear Plunge
Conservation status: Vulnerable
Taken as the sun was beginning to set and the giraffes had come to the waterhole , It is a common sight to see these giants arrange their bodies in such a way that they are able to get down to drink but it is a very risky and vulnerable moment for them. If there are any lions in the area they make for easy prey while drinking . Usually they come in groups and there is one or two that will stand guard. So gentle giants !!!!
wishing you an awesome and blessed day !!
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
The Red-bellied grackle is endemic to Colombia where it is found in all three Andean ranges at altitudes of 800 to 2,400m (2,600 to 7,900ft) above sea level.
Its natural habitat is tropical forest, but the trees are increasingly being felled for timber and to make way for agriculture, and little virgin forest remains within its range.
H. pyrohypogaster was formerly classified as "endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature but in 2012 the threat level was lowered to "vulnerable". This is on the basis that, although its forest habitat remains under pressure, it has been found at some new locations where it was not known before. The total population is now estimated to be in the range 2,500 to 9,999 individuals.
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) and Park greeter, named "Sampson". This handsome fellow is >20 years old and the largest species in the parrot family. The hyacinth macaw is the rarest of the macaws and is found only in Brazil. San Diego Zoo Safari Park - entrance. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
The mother lion (Pantera leo) brought her cubs back to the watering hole that she had visited earlier in the day. The little ones will hopefully learn how to be successful lions from her. Londolozi Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa. Conservation status: Vulnerable
A beautiful and uncommon bulbul endemic to Southern India. They are found in scrub habitats around rocky hills and currently classified as "Vulnerable" in the IUCN list due to their habitats being constantly threatened. These birds are found only maybe in a dozen places across the country - all of them in South India. Many of the habitats are under "development" or damaged due to grazing or quarrying. Further, the distribution is highly fragmented making conservation a challenge.
The bird's behaviour is quite similar to the other bulbuls and physically sometimes confused with the white-browed bulbul -- especially the female - which is also found in the same habitat.
I had visited this temple on the edge of a hill that overlooks a forest. In this hot summer where temperatures are already at a record high, birds come to the water drip to grab a few drops of water. We waited there and were fortunate to see some action of these birds - catching insects and drinking water.
Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.
Nombre común: Cacique candela, turpial de vientre rojo , chango ventrirrojo
Nombre cientifico:Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster
Nombre en ingles: Red-bellied Grakle
Nombre en alemán: Rotbauchsarling
Nombre en francés: Carouge á ventre rouge
Lugar de la foto: 2260 msnm, Teyuna Birding , La Ceja, Antioquia, Colombia
Female snow leopard (Panthera uncia) named "Penny" (born 4/29/13) relaxes in her habitat. San Diego Zoo. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
In the Winter, White Squirrels have the advantage ,as they blend in with the snow on the ground and trees. Unfortunately for them, the rest of the year they stand out and are an easy target for prey. ( raptors,foxes,coyotes and domestic dogs)
25 year old female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) "Chinook" buried one of her fish in the snow and is now looking to see if she was seen by the other bears.
International Polar Bear Day
San Diego Zoo's Polar Bear Plunge
Conservation status: Vulnerable
One of the two Avadavats found in India, one being Red and other being Green. These are endemic to India and are incredibly rare to sight. The birds are fast disappearing due to rampant wild life trade of these birds where it is known as Green Waxbill.. The birds are currently categorized as "Vulnerable" in IUCN List and found only in a few places across the country.
The birds are around 10 cms long and always forage in flocks. A fellow birder found them quite by chance and we made a beeline to that place to get a glimpse of this beauty. The bird was foraging in open fields and it was impossible to get a view of it from far. We started walking very slowly and carefully only to see them appear right in front of our eyes and fly away into the bush.
Thank you very much in advance for your views and feedback.
Nombre común: Terlaque andino
Nombre científico: Andígena hypoglauca-n
Nombre en inglés: GREY- BREASTED MOUNTAIN- TOUCAN
BIRD NEAR THREATENED
Nombre en alemán: Blautukan
Nombre en francés: Toucan bleu
Lugar de la foto: 2900 msnm, Finca El Bosque Manizales- Caldas- Colombia
NT- CASI AMENAZADA
NT- NEAR THREATENED
VU- VULNERABLE
Kalahari Game Reserve
Botswana
Southern Africa
Happy Caturday !!
The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the cat family Felidae.
A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The species is an apex and keystone predator, although they scavenge when opportunities occur.
Typically, the lion inhabits grasslands and savannas but is absent in dense forests. It is usually more diurnal than other big cats, but when persecuted it adapts to being active at night and at twilight.
It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996 because populations in African countries have declined by about 43% since the early 1990s. Habitat loss and conflicts with humans are the greatest causes for concern. – Wikipedia