Polar Bear Clinging to Remnants of Iceberg

A polar bear clings to the remnants of an iceberg, reminding us of their dire circumstance.

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Windblown Lion

Image Credit: Nick Brandt 

 

 

Lions are social animals that live in groups called prides, consisting of a few males, several females, and their offspring. They communicate with each other using various vocalizations such as roars, grunts, and growls, and they have a unique way of marking their territory by scent marking with their urine and feces.

Lions are apex predators, meaning that they are at the top of the food chain in their ecosystems. They primarily hunt at night and have a wide range of prey, including wildebeest, zebras, buffalos, and even giraffes. They use their powerful jaws and sharp teeth to catch and kill their prey, which they often consume on the spot. Despite being fierce predators, lions are also vulnerable to habitat loss and poaching, which have significantly reduced their populations in the wild. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect these majestic animals and ensure their survival for future generations to come.

This fabulous image was photographed by English born Nick Brandt. His visionary techniques create stunning effects. Click the image to visit his site or if you would like to buy a print of one of his many masterpieces.

Indian Rhino

Award winning photographer Uri Golman won 2nd place for this amazing image of an Indian Rhino. It certainly captures the raw power and strength of rhinos. This photograph was taken in Northern India. The Indian rhino was on the verge of extinction with only about a few hundred left in the wild. Now it is on its way back and around 2500 of them exist today.

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Image Credit: Uri Golman