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Kenya: Walking with Wildlife { 30 images } Created 22 Jul 2011

A preview of images from a recent volunteer expedition in Kenya. The purpose of the expedition was to research rhino habitat west of Mount Kenya in an effort to balance wildlife conservation with the needs of the local communities. Data collection included: census of all visible wildlife at 5km intervals; measuring the impact of animals that shared food sources; and predator carrying capacity.
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  • Giraffes, elephants and rhinos share a common food source - the thorny acacia tree. Identifying which animal was grazing helps scientists and conservationists estimate the lands carrying capacity for these large herbivores.  Rhinos generally make a clean low break; elephants leave a more ragged cut; and giraffes tend to browse on high tender shoots.  This giraffe seems bent on being the exception to the rule.
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  • This herd of giraffes is watching a lion feigning disinterest outside of the camera's angle of view.
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  • Cape Buffalo are highly territorial.  In general, it is better to go unnoticed.  While conducting a census of animals sharing habitat with endangered rhinos, this cape buffalo kept careful watch until we moved on.
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  • In an wide open field edged in trees, through a narrow opening in the brush, families of elephants grazed on the last of deep green grass before the dry season.
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  • In an wide open field edged in trees, through a narrow opening in the brush, families of elephants grazed on the last of deep green grass before the dry season.
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  • This cheetah was more concerned with the whereabouts of her cubs than with searching for a meal.
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  • This cheetah was more concerned with the whereabouts of her cubs than with searching for a meal.
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  • With one cub out of camera range to the left and another to the right, this cheetah kept a vigilant eye on her young.
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  • Cheetah (shade)
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  • The cheetah cub at right peeks out at the camera as its mother keeps a wary eye on its sibling out of camera range to the left.
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  • The cub 1/3 of the way in from the right on the same parallel as the mother was one of 3 or 4 resting in the tall grass.
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  • This lion was calmly stalking a giraffe herd, periodically feigning indifference.  Less than a mile away, we collected data on rhino habitat.  Good thing we were downwind.
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  • Integrating wildlife conservation and cattle ranching to sustain local communities requires is a delicate balancing act.  Tracking predator behavior, feeding, breeding and mortality rates helps inform scientists as to how many animals can be sustained within an eco-system and still ensure successful cattle ranching.
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  • Young cubs waiting patiently for an invitation from their mother to enjoy a petite repast of warthog.
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  • "A warthog is a cup of tea for a lioness" stated the askari.  As if bearing witness to this truth, this lioness fiercely protected her prize ... from her cubs.
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  • After the rejection, this young male considered other sources for a meal.
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  • A young cub, practicing his stalking skills.
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  • A young cub, practicing his stalking skills.
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  • When it became obvious that their mother would be relishing the warthog for a while, these two cubs settled in for a nap.
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  • Lioness in the shadow of Mount Kenya.
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  • Rhinos, elephants and giraffe all feed on the same thorny acacia trees.  Signs that an elephant has passed through include branches and trunks that have been pushed and broken, like the one on the right.
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  • Data collected by Ol Pejeta Conservancy indicate that given a choice, black rhino will browse on grass before they will browse on thorny acacia.  The acacia is also a staple for elephant and giraffe, providing vital sustanance in times of drought.  1/1000 sec at f7.1, ISO 1600, focal length 500
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  • Rhinos can't see very well but they have a powerful sense of smell and will charge if they feel threatened.  1/160 sec at f7.1, ISO 200, focal length 160
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  • Rhino skin is like sandpaper.
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  • This northern white rhino is kept safe on a sanctuary.  It is one of only a few left in the world.  1/1000 sec at f10, ISO 800, focal length 150
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  • This crested crane is the national bird of Kenya.
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  • Mesmerized by the sight of an elusive leopard, we almost missed this hippo bathing at dusk.
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  • Cattle are an important part of the Kenyan landscape, providing sustenance as well as revenue. Communities that allow wildlife to roam over larger areas while herding cattle from one shelter to the next seem to benefit people and wildlife alike.
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  • Moon rising over Mount Kenya.
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