Our own TPF contest. Wildlife. . .
Dec 21, 2007, 2:31 pm
#46
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I think that this is my favourite photo from my 1st safari, though I can't say why!
http://drsean.smugmug.com/gallery/4004380#233737890
There - that link works
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Dr. PITUK
http://drsean.smugmug.com/gallery/4004380#233737890
There - that link works
.Dr. PITUK
Last edited by painintheuk; Dec 23, 2007 at 3:21 am
Jul 28, 2008, 6:16 pm
#47
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Reviving this thread after seven months!
How I spent my New Year's Day 2008...
Monterey, CA
Flickr set
This photo is being used by NOAA for visitor education/information purposes.
How I spent my New Year's Day 2008...
Monterey, CA
Flickr set
This photo is being used by NOAA for visitor education/information purposes.
Jul 29, 2008, 9:40 am
#49
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A few of mine from a trip to Uganda and Rwanda:
A warthog fight in the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda
A lion scarred in battle from Isasha in Uganda
A gorilla youngster at play from Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda
A silverback pondering the meaning of life from PNV in Rwanda
Holy Bat Cave! (from QENP in Uganda)
The Vervet Underground? (from QENP in Uganda)
Cheers,
T.
A warthog fight in the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda
A lion scarred in battle from Isasha in Uganda
A gorilla youngster at play from Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda
A silverback pondering the meaning of life from PNV in Rwanda
Holy Bat Cave! (from QENP in Uganda)
The Vervet Underground? (from QENP in Uganda)
Cheers,
T.
Last edited by Thalassa; Jul 29, 2008 at 9:44 am Reason: Location correction
Jul 5, 2009, 7:02 am
#52
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While not technically just wildlife, I still love this shot:
Taken the same day:
These were both taken at Futami Sea Paradise (二見シーパラダイス), a miniature SeaWorld-type park on the Ise Peninsula of Japan's Mie Prefecture. What was truly unique about this place is that there was unrestricted interaction between visitors the animals; there are practically no glass walls or barriers between you and the animals, who are allowed to freely mingle with guests (albeit under the watchful eye of trainers). The woman in the first shot was simply a lucky (or perhaps unlucky?) tourist who was "volunteered" for the opportunity to be kissed by a walrus by one of the trainers.
Taken the same day:
These were both taken at Futami Sea Paradise (二見シーパラダイス), a miniature SeaWorld-type park on the Ise Peninsula of Japan's Mie Prefecture. What was truly unique about this place is that there was unrestricted interaction between visitors the animals; there are practically no glass walls or barriers between you and the animals, who are allowed to freely mingle with guests (albeit under the watchful eye of trainers). The woman in the first shot was simply a lucky (or perhaps unlucky?) tourist who was "volunteered" for the opportunity to be kissed by a walrus by one of the trainers.
Jul 11, 2009, 7:49 pm
#53
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This giant moth (8 to 10 inches or more) is a native of the Philippines. Can't remember the name, its a long Latin one.
It has a very short lifespan, about a week. It does not have a mouth, so it can't eat, they just mate, lay eggs and die.
It has a very short lifespan, about a week. It does not have a mouth, so it can't eat, they just mate, lay eggs and die.
Jul 11, 2009, 8:53 pm
#54
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African Penguins at Bettys Bai and Boulders Beach (near Cape Town):
Jul 12, 2009, 3:25 pm
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Rock-Hyrax at Cape Point
Lizard at Cape Point
