Quiver trees only grow in Namibia and north-western South Africa. Usually solitary, this “forest” is an unusual grouping. They are a variety of Aloe 2-300 years old. San (bushmen) fashioned quivers for their arrows from the hollow branches.
Quiver trees only grow in Namibia and north-western South Africa. Usually solitary, this “forest” is an unusual grouping. They are a variety of Aloe 2-300 years old. San (bushmen) fashioned quivers for their arrows from the hollow branches.
Cheetah. With an estimated population of 2,500, probably the largest number in any country. The great majority live free on cattle ranches in north-central Namibia where they are in constant conflict with the farmer’s interests. There are small populations in Etosha and the Kalahari.
Kolmanskop was the first mining town built in the Namib after diamonds were discovered in 1908. Water had to be trucked in from 60 miles away, there were high winds day and night with sand everywhere. The town survived until 1943.
Kolmanskop was the first mining town built in the Namib after diamonds were discovered in 1908. Water had to be trucked in from 60 miles away, there were high winds day and night with sand everywhere. The town survived until 1943.
Kolmanskop was the first mining town built in the Namib after diamonds were discovered in 1908. Water had to be trucked in from 60 miles away, there were high winds day and night with sand everywhere. The town survived until 1943.
Kolmanskop was the first mining town built in the Namib after diamonds were discovered in 1908. Water had to be trucked in from 60 miles away, there were high winds day and night with sand everywhere. The town survived until 1943.
Walvis Bay is an important breeding ground for Great white pelicans. Flocks of several thousand are common. These are large birds with wingspans of 7 to 10 feet and body weights of 20+ pounds. They appear awkward in landing and takeoff but are elegant once airborne.
Cape fur seals have ears and are therefore not regarded as true seals. They can use their hind flippers on land by turning them forward under the body to move about. Cape Cross colony. Of the 24 breeding sites in the world, Cape Cross is one of only 6 that are on the mainland. 80-100,000 live at Cape Cross. Two thirds of the worlds population of Cape fur seals live on the Namibian coast mainly on offshore islands.The main predators are Brown Hyaena and Black-Backed Jackal on land and sharks and killer whale at sea.Pups are born in November and December. Have black coats.
Cape fur seals have ears and are therefore not regarded as true seals. They can use their hind flippers on land by turning them forward under the body to move about. Cape Cross colony. Of the 24 breeding sites in the world, Cape Cross is one of only 6 that are on the mainland. 80-100,000 live at Cape Cross. Two thirds of the worlds population of Cape fur seals live on the Namibian coast mainly on offshore islands.The main predators are Brown Hyaena and Black-Backed Jackal on land and sharks and killer whale at sea.Pups are born in November and December. Have black coats.
Lion Spend up to 20 hours a day just lying around or sleeping. The other four hours are spent hunting and marking territory.
Lion Spend up to 20 hours a day just lying around or sleeping. The other four hours are spent hunting and marking territory.
The skill of the driver in manuvering the vehicle as the Jackal moved allowed me to get this shot. My goal was the rim lighting. Black-Backed Jackal Mate for life and jointly raise the young. This one moved intently toward something I couldn't see in the brush.
Black-Backed Jackal Mate for life and jointly raise the young. They are opportunists and will follow lions knowing they have to make a kill sometime.
Gemsbok (Oryx), the national antelope, are common in desert and savannah. They have adapted to go for months on end with the only water coming from the plants they eat. They have evolved an elaborate metabolism that allows them to run a very high body temperature up to 113 degrees with a system of nasal air passages and blood vessels to cool the blood before it enters the brain.
Life is harsh for lions in Etosha National Park, Namibia. Sitting with a long lens waiting for them to move. This male is moving from his napping spot to the waterhole.
The Springbok moved around as if he elephant was just a piece of furniture.
Eating a thorn tree
The Springbok came out of the brush to graze The largest population in southern Africa is in Namibia. They have adapted to go for months on end with the only water coming from the plants they eat. Their name derives from a habit of springing or pronking in a straight-legged leap.
The largest population in southern Africa is in Namibia. They have adapted to go for months on end with the only water coming from the plants they eat. Their name derives from a habit of springing or pronking in a straight-legged leap. Spotted Hyaena is not a social carnivore. The female only provides for her own. She is larger than the male and has a high level of testosterone. Very territorial and are efficient predators as well as scavengers.
