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Being up to 6m tall, having a quick drink is not a simplistic process for the Thornicroft’s giraffe. However, going by the expressions of this individual, this giraffe clearly enjoyed quenching his (or hers) thirst. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], … Continue reading
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Day 4 in Luangwa seen our second sighting of Lucy, she is easily recognisable as the tip of her left ear is missing. A truly stunning cat. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2024]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material … Continue reading
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First of many monitor lizard sightings, this one was approximately two and a half feet long and appeared to be on the hunt for his next meal.
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In the UK there is only one species of Kingfisher, the common kingfisher, and as stunning as they are, most views are fleeting. In Luangwa, there are eight species of Kingfisher, this one being the woodland kingfisher which is medium sized … Continue reading
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A very enjoyable twenty minutes or so was had, photographing a group of yellow baboons enjoying a breakfast of wild mangoes. Once the baboons had their fill, the remainder of the mangoes were thrown to the ground and happily finished off … Continue reading
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After a very brief sighting of lions late at night on day 1, we came across seven lions, one adult and six juveniles on day three, although a delight to see they were not particularly active. No action shots here … Continue reading
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Watch any wildlife programme on TV and the one thing you are guaranteed to see is yellow-billed oxpeckers removing and feeding on ticks and other bugs from the backs of African mammals or in this case Thornicroft’s giraffe. Oxpeckers also feed … Continue reading
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Huge, fierce, highly dangerous and capable of taking almost any animal within their range, an apex predator not to be approached. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2024]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from … Continue reading
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Just prior to sunset, we came across three spotted hyenas who had an impala carcass and were happily devouring it. Hyenas are highly opportunistic scavengers so its probable that the impala was stolen from some wild dogs or perhaps a leopard. Light … Continue reading
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