In the African savanna, as the dry season approaches and the grass turns yellow, lions become even more elusive, blending seamlessly into their surroundings. As Torie was tracking their footprints on the ground, she was suddenly presented with a stroke of luck: a pride of lions a...
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A large male polar bear recharges his energy by resting in a bed he specifically made among the fireweed. The drone’s use offers an up-close glimpse of how he meticulously arranged the flowers to ensure a comfortable rest.
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The Indian wolf, a subspecies of the gray wolf, is known for its playful and noisy behavior. However, their playful moments in the wild are becoming increasingly rare as their population is declining throughout the Indian subcontinent, to the point of being considered endangered...
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The thrill of diving into the water with hippos, renowned for their imposing size and unfriendly behavior, is unparalleled. After closely observing and researching this hippo family for more than two years, Mike courageously took the plunge and entered the water to capture breath...
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In the dry season, a leopard sneaks past two elephants in an attempt to get a drink of water. The big cat is framed between the two giants, while one of them senses its presence. Surprisingly, the animals remain unperturbed and let the predator drink in peace just a few meters aw...
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An elephant in the African savanna tries to camouflage itself behind a bush that is too small compared to its size, in a humorous attempt to hide from the park visitors’ gaze. When it finally realized it had been discovered, it calmly walked away.
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Adélie penguin chicks are cleverly avoiding predators by seeking refuge in a complex system of ice tunnels, where they huddle together for protection. Meanwhile, leopard seals lurk in the waters below, patiently waiting for their chance to snatch up any vulnerable chicks that ven...
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A spotted genet silently approaches a small pond, where a group of large carps is swimming. With an empty stomach and a need for sustenance, the genet must hunt silently to avoid startling its prey. The photographer’s aim is to capture the contrasting worlds that exist above and...
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Jose had been following and observing this stoat for several days, when he suddenly showed unusual behavior, making jumps and strange expressions. According to scientists, these displays are interpreted as a distraction technique in the face of a potential prey.
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In a dramatic encounter, two lions engage in a fierce battle over a zebra foal they have just captured. Refusing to give up, the lions fiercely pull at the remains of the prey, continuously roaring and rolling on the ground.
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The radar towers that once functioned as a crucial tool to monitor the Alaskan airspace during the Cold War have been transformed into something unexpected. Today, these towers have been converted into luxurious high-rise buildings, serving as nesting sites for black-legged kitti...
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In a bold move, a young and inexperienced lion takes on a formidable opponent - a buffalo. The fierce battle lasted for over an hour, leaving both adversaries severely wounded. The lion suffers a horn wound to his hind leg, and in the end, both opponents flee severely injured.
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A leopard catches a small impala and does the unexpected - it starts playing and cuddling with it. The scene is filled with tenderness as the leopard lovingly embraces and licks the impala before eventually dragging it up a tree to rest beside it. This remarkable story reminds us...
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A magnificent male specimen with a long, thick coat of hair turned out to be the dominant one in the group. The animal's intense look makes the viewer understand the full force of his dominance over his troops. It was an unforgettable moment for the photographer.
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During a rainy day, a mother and young cub end up close to an adult male brown bear. Scared by the unknown and huge animal, the cub runs to her mum to find a safe shelter and caring reassurances.
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In the picture, an intricated nest is hosting full grown chicks, ready to fly out. Unfortunately, a hungry squirrel noticed the unguarded nest and climbs down on it from a tree branch. The squirrel is planning how to attack the chicks: their only chance for survival is to leave t...
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In most of the shots with bears catching fish at the falls, one can generally see only the side profile of these animals. This happens because of the initial jumping point and usual direction of the salmons. This image is totally peculiar, because the bear is turning towards the...
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Stallions usually spar for territorial dominance. However, these ones in the shot are young stallions, as one could tell by the color in their coats. Thus, this is actually more a "horse play" than a fight. It looks a lot more violent than it really is.
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Bull elephants gather to drink and socialize at a water hole on the edge of the ancient dry lakebed known as Etosha Pan in northern Namibia. They are covered head to toe in the white mineral salt of the Pan. A cloud of dust starts to swirl nearby, quickly spiraling upwards into a...
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Spot-billed pelicans generally catch their favorite prey - fish - in the huge bill pouch while swimming close to the surface. They usually forage alone or in small flocks; however, groups may line up and drive fish towards the shallow waters.
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A lynx in a Swedish forest during a nocturnal rain. The animal is stretching itself, getting ready for the hunt. Its hungry eyes shine in the darkness. The image was captured with a custom built camera trap.
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In this picture a majestic lion is depicted as fragile and sad as no one could ever imagine. Usually, these big cats show their fierce and brave side, standing proudly in the middle of African Savannah, fighting for the pack's dominance or hunting with all their strength. The bla...
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A leopard going to a pond to drink water during the dry season at night in Lentorre, Kenya. When he gets between a bent tree and its reflection, he suddenly turns around for unknown reasons. The shot captures this unique moment.
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Every autumn thousands of birds stop in Barycz Valley to eat fish and gain energy before wintertime. Great egrets and large flocks of black-headed gulls are a great opportunity to take interesting photos. The photogrpaher lengthened the exposure time to show a contrast between th...
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The birth of three polar bear cubs is a rare occurrence in nature and in the unusual case that the third cub is born, it’ll be the weakest. The mother will have to help it more than the rest, and it’ll be difficult for it to survive into adulthood. In this picture the third cub i...
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A red-billed oxpecker is flying over buffalos, which just arrived at a spring. The bird stands out on the dusty background, created by the buffalos' clumpy movements on the ground. In northern Zimbabwe, in an untouched wilderness, one can still watch nature's dramatic plays unfol...
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A scops owl flies in the night carrying a green grasshopper inside the beak to feed its chicks that are waiting in the nest. This photography was obtained by combining high speed technique with continuous lighting.
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