Wildlife Pictures, Wildlife Resources and Photography Tips

Jun 22, Scotch Macaskill's Wildlife Blog

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:08:45 GMT

wildlife photography blog - for stunning, regularly updated wildlife pictures, plus news about wildlife, photography, conservation and safaris

Jun 22, Safari Night Drives and the Red Light Experience

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:54:09 GMT

Bright spotlights on safari night drives are bad news for the wildlife

Apr 23, How to Take Great Safari Photos Using Affordable Gear

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:31:55 GMT

tips for taking better safari photos using affordabel digital cameras

Apr 13, African Fish Eagle - Handsome Raptor with the Distinctive Call

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:45:09 GMT

African fish eagle is easily recognisable by its distinctive call and striking looks

Apr 4, April 2009

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:05:30 GMT

Apr 4, Wild Dog Society is all about co-operation

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:47:24 GMT

Wild Dog social structures are based entirely on co-operation

Apr 4, Wild Dogs - Efficient Hunters that Kill to Eat

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:43:33 GMT

Wild Dogs are highly efficient hunters, but they kill only to feed themselves, not for fun

Mar 17, Hippos - is their Bad Reputation Deserved?

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:00:27 GMT

Hippos are much-maligned animals, says Safari Guide Roddy Smith

Mar 9, Binocular Design Governs Shape and Size

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:51:02 GMT

Different binocular design such as roof prism or porro prism governs the shape, size and weight of binoculars

Mar 8, Weaver Birds Brighten Up Our Lives

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:04:38 GMT

Weavers in breeding plumage balance survival with the need to find a mate

Mar 4, How the Warthog got its Name

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:04:18 GMT

How the Warthog got its Name and other facts about this ugly but fascinating pig

Feb 11, Black mamba and other snake myths

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:42:45 GMT

Black mamba snake myths and other tall stories about dangerous snakes

Sep 28, African Safari Quiz Answers and Explanations

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:31:58 GMT

Answers to questions posed on our African Safari Quiz

Aug 27, Wildlife and Nature Calendars for 2009 - Stunning selection, including wolves, tigers, polar bears, baby animals

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:29:37 GMT

2009 wildlife calendars featuring colorful and eye-catching photos of your favorite wild animals, including tigers, wolves, animal babies, bears, and dolphins

Aug 23, Wildlife & Birding Binoculars, Spotting Scopes & Night Vision Optics for optimum wildlife & bird viewing

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:05:47 GMT

Wildlife and birding binoculars to enhance your birding and wildlife viewing pleasure

Jul 30, Wildlife Cameras & Photo Gear for safari and nature photography

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:37:33 GMT

Wildlife cameras and photo gear for getting the most memorable shots of your safari

Jun 29, Black-backed jackals lying in sandy open ground

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:49:09 GMT

A pair of black-backed jackals (

Jun 29, Spotted Hyena on early morning patrol

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:45:10 GMT
Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) on the move, early morning, Kruger National Park

Jun 29, Hippo standing in shallow water

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:43:54 GMT
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) staring belligerently from shallows of lake

Jun 29, Giraffe bending down to drink, Kruger National park

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:42:41 GMT
Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) leaning forward to drink from waterhole

Jun 29, Small Spotted Genet on the prowl

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:41:24 GMT
Small spotted genet (Genetta genetta) foraging for food, Kruger National Park

Jun 29, Inquisitive Baby Elephant, Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswsana

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:40:17 GMT
Baby elephant shows no fear as it walks towards a game drive vehicle

Jun 29, Eland standing, side-view

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:39:01 GMT
Eland (Acinonyx jubatus) standing against skyline, side-on

Jun 29, Close-up of Nile crocodile

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:31:09 GMT
Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) close-up showing its fearsome jaws and teeth

Jun 29, Young cheetah stepping through flowering grassland, Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswsana

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:29:22 GMT
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) walking through flowering vegetation

Jun 29, African Buffalo Bull close-up

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:27:54 GMT
Close-up view of African Buffalo bull

Jun 12, Social Behaviour and Communication in Elephants

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:43:52 GMT
Elephant social behaviour and how they communicate and interact

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) pair with ostrich

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:13:02 GMT
Giraffe and ostrich in grassland

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) and Zebra against skyline

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:10:51 GMT
Giraffe and zebra standing side-on

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing in acacia woodland

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:09:09 GMT
Giraffe in acacia woodland, Tala Private Game Reserve

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) browsing from tree top

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:07:32 GMT
Giraffe browsing top foliage

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) browsing on leaves

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:05:38 GMT
Giraffe browsing on thorn tree

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) plucking green leaflets from thorn tree

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:03:51 GMT
Giraffe selectively browsing from thorn tree

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) males sparring

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:02:18 GMT
Male Giraffes preparing to spar

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) close-up, side view

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:57:23 GMT
Close-up of giraffe in profile

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) close-up, front view

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:54:51 GMT
Close-up of Giraffe looking at camera

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) males circling each other

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:51:33 GMT
Giraffe males circle each other prior to sparring

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) bending to drink from waterhole

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:49:38 GMT
Giraffe crouching forward to drink from waterhole

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing on edge of waterhole

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:47:55 GMT
Giraffe at waterhole prior to drinking

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) using its tongue to pluck leaves

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:46:26 GMT
Giraffe using tongue for selective browsing

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) close-up of head and neck

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:44:37 GMT
Close up of giraffe showing head and neck

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) silhouette at sunset

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:42:13 GMT
Giraffe silhouette against red sky at sunset, Kruger National Park

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) lying down in long grass

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:39:18 GMT
Giraffe lying down with head raised

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) group moving through dense bush

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:35:12 GMT
Giraffe group in dense bush

Mar 12, Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) standing in wooded hill country

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:33:14 GMT
Giraffe in hilly terrain, near Greytown South Africa

Feb 26, Trio of lion cubs

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:02:10 GMT
Trio of Lion cubs at sunset

Feb 26, Lion cubs at play

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:00:19 GMT
Lion cubs at play, practising hunting skills

Feb 26, Lion cub standing alert

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:57:54 GMT
Alert lion cub watching for danger

Feb 26, Lion cub yawning

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:55:53 GMT
Close up of lion cub yawning

Feb 26, Lion cub in watchful mode

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:53:53 GMT
Lion cub watches its surroundings