A pied kingfisher crying out angrily at his rival.
Photo taken in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
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Steenbok
The cool winter season is an ideal time to see these small and shy antelopes. We encountered this male steenbok in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa.
Lilac-breasted roller
The lilac-breasted roller – always in his Sunday suit!
Photo taken in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Power & elegance
A female leopard in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Klipspringers
This cute couple is Mr. and Mrs. Klipspringer. Klipspringers – literally it means ‘rock jumper’ – are small antilopes, reaching a maximum shoulder height of 60cm. They enjoy acrobatic jumps on rocky outcrops. Because their habitat is often inaccessible and commercially not interesting, klipspringers are doing relatively well in large parts of Africa.
Photo taken in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Banded mongoose
The banded mongoose lives in colonies of up to 40 individuals and feeds mainly on insects like beetles and millipedes.
Photo taken in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Magical moments
This waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park is a haven for birds, and that is why we had parked our car there. Suddenly, all the birds flew up. I looked around, and there she was: a female leopard coming for a drink. What a magical moment! We sat in awe, my hands slightly shaking from the excitement. Fortunately I did manage to capture the moment before the leopard walked away again!
Roadside shop
A woman selling potatoes on the roadside, hoping that the next car will stop.
Photo taken somewhere between Kabwe and Kapiri Mposhi
World Giraffe Day
Today is World Giraffe Day. Did you know that? I didn’t until I read it on Facebook. The shortest day for the longest-necked animal – it’s kind of fitting. Let’s pause and think about this beautiful and strange animal that is in danger of extinction today!
Photo taken in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Awesome wonder 