Animals

Simon's

Simon's

Close-up of a leopard lying on rocky ground among dry savanna grasses and small shrubs in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa. The big cat faces the camera with alert, focused eyes, its spotted coat blending with the surrounding rocks and vegetation. Dry grasses and a thin sapling frame the animal.

Resting leopard in Pilanesberg savanna - Moses Kotane Local

Close-up image of a lemur clinging to a vertical green bamboo stalk. The lemur has thick grey-brown fur, a dark facial mask with a white muzzle, and striking bright orange eyes looking toward the camera.

Close-up of a Bamboo Lemur Clinging to Bamboo - M'lédjélé

Seronera

Seronera

Full-body portrait of a giraffe standing in green savanna grass with a partly cloudy sky behind it. The giraffe's long neck and patterned coat fill the left and center of the frame; low shrubs and distant hills are visible on the horizon. Photo taken in northern Tanzania (approx. -2.682013, 34.9230775).

Majestic Masai Giraffe on the Tanzanian Savanna - Robanda

A cheetah lying on its back on a grassy mound, surrounded by green grasses and low flowering shrubs, with its mouth wide open and tongue visible as it yawns in warm golden-hour light. The sky is partly cloudy in the background. Photo taken in the Serengeti/Ngorongoro area of Tanzania.

Yawning Cheetah on a Grassy Mound, Serengeti - Robanda

Wide-angle view of four plains zebras standing close together on a sunlit grassy plain in northern Tanzania (coordinates -2.7575558, 34.9618156). Three zebras show their striped rumps toward the camera while one zebra faces forward, alert, with a distant blue horizon and scattered grazing land in the background. Provide scene context for screen readers: a group of wild zebras in a savanna environment, no people present.

Plains Zebras Grazing on Tanzanian Grassland - Robanda

A majestic elephant in a lush savanna

A majestic elephant in a lush savanna

Wide-angle view of an elephant family in a green savanna. Two adult African elephants with long tusks walk side by side with two smaller calves in tall grass. Rolling grasslands and distant hills extend to the horizon beneath a bright blue sky dotted with large white clouds. Photo taken in open African plains (approximate location: Maasai Mara, Kenya).

Elephant family on African savanna - Siana ward

A lioness reclines in lush green grass with two young cubs nuzzling her and a third cub lying nearby; wide grassy savanna surrounds them. Photo taken at coordinates -1.4333688888883, 35.169843055555 (Maasai Mara region, Kenya).

Lioness and cubs resting in Kenyan grassland - Siana ward

Kasenyi

Kasenyi

Close-up view of an adult chimpanzee high in a tropical forest canopy. The chimpanzee faces the camera with a thoughtful expression, one arm extended to grasp a nearby branch. Sunlight filters through surrounding leaves, illuminating the animal's dark fur and the moss-covered tree trunks behind it.

Adult Chimpanzee in the Forest Canopy - Kayanga

Wide vertical photo looking up into a green tropical tree canopy where two scarlet macaws with bright red, blue and yellow feathers are perched on a diagonal branch. One macaw faces forward while the other leans down; dappled sunlight and blue sky are visible through the leaves. Photo taken in Costa Rica.

Pair of Scarlet Macaws Perched in Tropical Canopy - Tárcoles

Vancouver

Vancouver

Wide-angle photograph of six meerkats standing upright on a low earthen mound in shrub‑covered karoo terrain. The animals are spread along the ridge, facing different directions as lookouts; low scrub and distant hills lie under a clear blue sky bathed in warm golden-hour light.

Meerkat sentinels in the Little Karoo at golden hour - George

A young steenbok antelope seen from behind and slightly to the side, looking back toward the camera. The small antelope has large ears and a light brown coat. It stands among tall dry grasses and green ground plants lit by warm golden-hour sunlight, with backlit grasses creating a glowing background. Approximate location: -25.253271, 27.044279 (South Africa).

Young steenbok in golden grass - Moses Kotane Local

Black-and-white close-up of a hippopotamus with only its eyes, ears and upper snout visible above calm water. The hippo stares watchfully toward the camera while ripples spread across the lake surface. Photo taken at Pilanesberg National Park, North West Province, South Africa (coordinates provided).

Submerged Hippopotamus in Pilanesberg Lake (Monochrome) - Moses Kotane Local

Wide close-up of three white rhinos lying and standing on dry sandy ground in a sunlit African savanna. Two rhinos are reclining while a larger adult stands protectively behind them; dry grasses, low shrubs and scattered thorny bushes fill the background under a clear blue sky. The animals' textured grey hides, ears and horns are visible.

Resting White Rhino Trio in Southern African Savanna - Matobo

Close-up view of a cheetah resting in tall green grass and low shrubs in the Serengeti, Tanzania. The cheetah's head is turned slightly toward the camera, showing its tear-mark facial stripes, amber eyes, spotted fur and relaxed posture. Sunlight highlights the fur and surrounding grasses, suggesting early morning or late afternoon light.

Resting Cheetah in the Serengeti - Robanda

A wild cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) stretching forward on a grassy ridge with its back arched and tail extended, low shrubs and tall savanna grasses around it and a dramatic cloudy sky above. Photo taken in the Serengeti region of Tanzania (coordinates -2.7312402783333, 34.953684445).

Cheetah stretching on a grassy ridge, Serengeti - Robanda

Robanda

Robanda

A young lion (Panthera leo) lying low and partly hidden among tall green savanna grasses and scattered purple and white wildflowers. The lion's face is visible through the vegetation as it watches quietly; surrounding plants and seed heads create a textured foreground and background. Photo taken near Ngorongoro/Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania (coordinates -3.1803525, 35.57081).

Young lion resting in tall grass in Ngorongoro area

Close-up view of a large African elephant standing among tall green grasses and shrubs. The elephant faces slightly toward the camera, showing textured wrinkled skin and long curved tusks. Bright blue sky and scattered small trees form the background, suggesting a sunny savanna landscape in northern Tanzania near the given coordinates.

African Elephant Grazing in Tanzanian Savanna

A Grey Crowned Crane standing in a sunlit grassy field. The tall grey bird has a striking golden crown of feathers, a black cap, white cheeks, and a red throat wattle. It stands on long dark legs against a blurred green grass background; location: Kenyan savanna near Maasai Mara (coordinates provided).

Grey Crowned Crane standing in green grassland - Siana ward

Portrait-style photo of a large mountain gorilla (adult male) seated on grassy ground at the forest edge. The gorilla faces slightly to the right, eyes looking contemplative, with thick black fur and a bare chest. Sunlight filters through leaves above, casting patches of light and shadow on the animal and surrounding green ferns and grass.

Resting mountain gorilla in Virunga forest - Matyazo

A chimpanzee resting on a thick, moss-covered tree branch high in the forest canopy. The animal is lying on its back with one foot and one hand visible, surrounded by green leaves, lianas and epiphytes; dappled sunlight illuminates parts of its face and the surrounding moss.

Resting chimpanzee in mossy canopy - Kayanga

Monteverde

Monteverde

A large adult white rhinoceros stands at the edge of a calm waterhole in a dry, rocky landscape. Small birds are perched on the rhino's back and one flies nearby. The scene is sunlit with pale rocks and sparse vegetation, suggesting an arid savanna waterhole in Namibia (Etosha area).

White rhinoceros at a waterhole in Etosha, Namibia

A red‑billed hornbill perched on a dry thorny branch. The medium‑sized bird faces right, showing a long curved red bill, speckled brown and grey plumage and a long tail. The branch is bare and twisted; the sky behind is clear blue, suggesting a dry, sunny environment. Photo taken in Namibia.

Red‑billed Hornbill Perched on Thorny Branch - Spitzkoppe

Park County

Park County

A large adult male African lion standing on a dirt path in bushveld vegetation. The lion faces the camera directly, showing a full dark mane, scarred face and powerful front paws. Green shrubs frame the right side and blurred foliage forms the background, giving context of a dry, natural savanna environment near Kruger National Park, South Africa (approximate coordinates provided).

Regal Male Lion in South African Bushveld - Inkhundla Hlane

Close-up view of a brown waterbuck (likely Kobus ellipsiprymnus) standing among tall dry grasses and green reeds, looking slightly to the left. The animal's long fur and large ears are lit by warm sunlight; blurred wetland vegetation forms the background. Coordinates: -25.259925, 27.1184525.

Portrait of a Waterbuck in Tall Grass - Moses Kotane Local

Close-up view of a gharial (long‑snouted crocodile relative) partially submerged and swimming toward the camera in muddy water with its mouth wide open, showing many sharp teeth; tall river grasses and rippling water are visible in the foreground and background, conveying a wild riverine scene near Chitwan, Nepal (for screen readers: large reptile with elongated snout and open jaw among reeds).

Gharial with Mouth Open in River - Kasara

Two African lions in tall green grass: a male with a dark mane leaning over a female as both open their mouths. The animals appear to be mating in a sunlit savanna setting in the Serengeti, northern Tanzania.

Mating Lions in the Serengeti - Seronera

A lioness lies stretched out atop a large granite rock (kopje) against a clear blue sky. The animal looks toward the camera with a relaxed but alert expression, paws draped over the rock's edge. The scene suggests a quiet savanna morning in the Serengeti area of Tanzania (coordinates: -2.705265, 34.936028333333).

Lioness Reclining on Kopje at Sunrise - Robanda

Robanda

Robanda

Low-angle close-up of a cheetah lying on a grassy mound with eyes partially closed, surrounded by green grass and small shrubs against a pale blue sky. The animal appears relaxed, showing its spotted coat and rounded ears; scene suggests a savanna location in northern Tanzania.

Resting Cheetah on a Grassy Mound, Northern Tanzania - Robanda

A single plains zebra walking toward the camera across a sunlit grassy savanna with low purple wildflowers and a distant horizon of blue sky and pale distant water. The zebra's black-and-white stripes and attentive ears are clearly visible.

Plains Zebra on African Grassland

A close-up view for screen readers: a large male African lion with a dark mane lies in tall green grass and opens its mouth in a wide roar, showing large canine teeth and tongue. Flies dot the lion's back; the sunlit savanna grass surrounds the animal. Probable location: Maasai Mara, Kenya.

Roaring Male Lion in Tall Grass, Maasai Mara - Siana ward

Close-up image of a mountain gorilla lying on its side among green ferns and grasses. The gorilla's dark, textured face fills the frame, with focus on its reflective brown eyes, broad nose, and thick black fur. Soft foreground foliage partially obscures parts of the face, giving a sense of being observed from within the vegetation. The setting is a lush, montane forest.

Close-up of a resting mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park - Matyazo

Close-up view of two adult African fish eagles perched together on a branch in a green, leafy tree. The birds have white heads, yellow beaks and dark brown wings. Sunlight filters through the foliage around them. Location: near the equator in East Africa (approximately 0.13°S, 30.03°E).

Pair of African Fish Eagles Perched in a Tree - Katunguru

Two White Rhinos Face Off by a Watering Hole - Barut ward

Close-up of a Great Green Macaw partially hidden in broad green leaves. The parrot shows a red forehead, pink facial skin, green and blue body feathers, and holds a fruit in its foot while perched on a branch. Lush tropical foliage surrounds the bird.

Great Green Macaw Feeding in Coastal Rainforest, Costa Rica - Colorado

Wide view of a pale- patterned giraffe splaying its front legs to lower its neck and drink from a shallow watering pan in a dry, salt-crusted flat. A small springbok stands to the left, and the sparse, arid landscape stretches to the distant horizon. Photo taken near coordinates -19.162635, 15.995485 (Etosha area, Namibia).

Giraffe Drinking at a Dry Pan

Spitzkoppe

Spitzkoppe

Kangaroo Island Council

Kangaroo Island Council