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Red-billed stork in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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The Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It occurs in Africa south of the Sahara and in Madagascar. Its a medium-sized stork. Length: 97 cm; average body weight for males: 2.3 kg; for females: 1.9 kg. Plumage mainly pinkish-white with black wings and tail; bill yellow, blunt, and decurved at tip. Immature birds are greyish brown with dull greyish brown bill, dull orange face and brownish legs.

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The Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It occurs in Africa south of the Sahara and in Madagascar. Its a medium-sized stork. Length: 97 cm; average body weight for males: 2.3 kg; for females: 1.9 kg. Plumage mainly pinkish-white with black wings and tail; bill yellow, blunt, and decurved at tip. Immature birds are greyish brown with dull greyish brown bill, dull orange face and brownish legs.

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The Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It is sometimes called the "undertaker bird," due to its shape from behind: cloak-like wings and back, skinny white legs, and sometimes, a large white mass of "hair." A massive bird, large specimens are thought to reach a height of 152 cm and a weight of 9 kg. A wingspan of 3.7 m.

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The Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It is sometimes called the "undertaker bird," due to its shape from behind: cloak-like wings and back, skinny white legs, and sometimes, a large white mass of "hair." A massive bird, large specimens are thought to reach a height of 152 cm and a weight of 9 kg. A wingspan of 3.7 m.

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The Woolly-necked Stork or White necked stork , Ciconia episcopus, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It can also be known as the Espiscopos. It is a large bird, typically 85 cm tall.

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The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks. The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb).

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The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks. The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb).

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The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb). The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks.

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The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb). The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks.

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A group of red-necked francolin in open scrubland in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Male baboon in a face off, Masai Mara, Kenya

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African white-backed vultures waiting in a tree, Masai Mara, Kenya

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The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb). The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks.

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Black-baccked jackal crossing a road in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Male lion resting in the shade, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Dwarf mongoose on guard in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Topi in Masai Mara, Kenya

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Their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in shallow lakes, their preferred habitat

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Dwarf mongoose on guard in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Elephant and baby isolated from herd, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Kori bustard hunting in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Secretary bird pair hunting in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Zebra leaping into the Mara river during the great migration, Masai Mara, Kenya

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The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. An adult individual is 68 cm long with all-white body plumage apart from dark plumes on the rump. The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight. Sexes are similar, but juveniles have dirty white plumage, a smaller bill and some feathering on the neck.

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The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. An adult individual is 68 cm long with all-white body plumage apart from dark plumes on the rump. The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight. Sexes are similar, but juveniles have dirty white plumage, a smaller bill and some feathering on the neck.

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The African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) or to distinguish it from the true fish eagles (Ichthyophaga), the African Sea Eagle – is a large species of eagle that is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa wherever large bodies of open water occur that have an abundant food supply. The African Fish Eagle is a large bird, and the female, at 3.2-3.6 kg is larger than the male, at 2-2.5 kg. Males usually have a wingspan of about 2 m, while females have wingspans of 2.4 m. The body length is 63–75 cm.

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Sunset over the Masai Mara, Kenya

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The African Wattled Lapwing or Senegal Wattled Plover, Vanellus senegallus, is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. These are conspicuous and unmistakable birds. They are large brown waders with a black crown, white forehead and large yellow facial wattles. The tail is white, tipped black, and the long legs are yellow.

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The African Wattled Lapwing or Senegal Wattled Plover, Vanellus senegallus, is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. These are conspicuous and unmistakable birds. They are large brown waders with a black crown, white forehead and large yellow facial wattles. The tail is white, tipped black, and the long legs are yellow.

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Lone lioness in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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One of three cheetah brothers resting in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Marabou stork with a turtle (crunchy!) snack, Tsavo East NP, Kenya

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Pelicans and flamingoes at Lake Nakuru, Kenya

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The Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. The Black-headed Heron is a large bird, standing 85 cm tall, and it has a 150 cm wingspan. It is nearly as large as the Grey Heron, which it resembles in appearance, although it is generally darker. Its plumage is largely grey above, and paler grey below. It has a powerful dusky bill.

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The Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. The Black-headed Heron is a large bird, standing 85 cm tall, and it has a 150 cm wingspan. It is nearly as large as the Grey Heron, which it resembles in appearance, although it is generally darker. Its plumage is largely grey above, and paler grey below. It has a powerful dusky bill.

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Early morning balloon flight over the Masai Mara, Kenya

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae is a large bird, standing up to 100 cm tall and measuring 84–102 cm long with a 155–195 cm wingspan. The body weight can range from 1.02–2.08 kg. Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest.

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae is a large bird, standing up to 100 cm tall and measuring 84–102 cm long with a 155–195 cm wingspan. The body weight can range from 1.02–2.08 kg. Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest.

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Single cheetah on guard in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Red billed hornbill, Tsavo East, NP, Kenya

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African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

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African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

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Silver-backed jackal hunting in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Wildebeest at the river's edge, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Cheetah stalking its prey in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Vultures sitting in an isolated tree at dusk, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Wildebeest crossing the Mara river, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Open-billed Stork at Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana

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Open-billed Stork at Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana

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CHeetah brothers resting in the Masai Mara, Kenya

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Hamerkop; Scopus umbretta; aka Hammerkop; aka Hammerkopf; aka Hammerhead; aka Hammerhead Stork; aka Umbrette; aka Umber Bird; aka Tufted Umber; aka Anvilhead; Scopidae;

The Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), also known as Hammerkop,Hammerkopf, Hammerhead, Hammerhead Stork, Umbrette, Umber Bird, Tufted Umber, or Anvilhead, is a medium-sized wading bird (56 cm long, weighing 470 g). The shape of its head with a curved bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name.

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Hamerkop; Scopus umbretta; aka Hammerkop; aka Hammerkopf; aka Hammerhead; aka Hammerhead Stork; aka Umbrette; aka Umber Bird; aka Tufted Umber; aka Anvilhead; Scopidae;

The Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), also known as Hammerkop,Hammerkopf, Hammerhead, Hammerhead Stork, Umbrette, Umber Bird, Tufted Umber, or Anvilhead, is a medium-sized wading bird (56 cm long, weighing 470 g). The shape of its head with a curved bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name.

Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, sinister looking, huge dagger beaks, bare head and neck, small eyes, red skin, resting, common in major African game reserves, often around lion kills, scavenge, will kill birds, amphibians etc, found in East Africa, parts of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

A close up of two Marabou Storks resting,young immature birds coming into adult plumage.A common sight in most large East and Southern African game reserves.

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Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Secretarybird; aka Secretary bird; Sagittarius serpentarius; Sagittariidae;

The Secretarybird or Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. The Secretary Bird is instantly recognizable as having an eagle-like body on crane-like legs which increases the bird’s height to as much as 1.3 m tall. This bird has an eagle-like head with a hooked bill, but has rounded wings. Body weight can range from 2.3 to 4.4 kg and height is 90–130 cm. Total length from 112 to 152 cm and the wingspan is 191–220 cm.

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Wildebeest and zebra at the river's edge waiting to cross, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Masai warrior in the Mara, Kenya

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Lions near the end of their mating period, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Woolly Stork resting in atree at Haller Park, Mombasa, Kenya

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The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a small white heron. The adult is 55–65 cm long with an 88–106 cm wingspan, and weighs 350–550 grams. Its plumage is all white.

Yellow Billed ~Stork; Masai Mara; Kenya; Africa

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Rock hyrax basking in the late afternoon sunshine in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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Lioness lying in wait watching her prey, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Pair of silver-backed jackals hunting in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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The Grey Crowned Crane has a breeding display involving dancing, bowing, and jumping. The Grey Crowned Crane is about 1 m tall and weighs 3.5 kg. Its body plumage is mainly grey.

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Baboons are African and Arabian Old World monkeys belonging to the genus Papio, part of the subfamily Cercopithecinae. There are five species.

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African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

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African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Impala; Aepyceros melampus; Aepycerotini; aka Rooibok;

impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.

Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Impala; Aepyceros melampus; Aepycerotini; aka Rooibok;

impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.

Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Impala; Aepyceros melampus; Aepycerotini; aka Rooibok;

impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.

Musiara Gate; Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Tawny Eagle; Aquila rapax; large bird of prey;

The Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) is a large bird of preyit is is 60–75 cm in length and has a wingspan of 159–190 cm. Weight can range from 1.6 to 3 kg. It has tawny upperparts and blackish flight feathers and tail. The lower back is very pale.

Ola-re Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana; calf;

African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Black-headed Weaver; Ploceus melanocephalus; aka Yellow-backed Weaver; Ploceidae family; female;

Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; aka Long-toed Lapwing; Long-toed plover; Vanellus crassirostris; Charadriidae family;

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Ostrich; Struthio camelus; Struthionidae; male;

The Ostrich is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa, has the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph). Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms. The long neck and legs keep their head 1.8 to 2.75 metres above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate – 50 millimetres in diameter. The feathers of adult males are mostly black, females and young males are greyish-brown and white.

Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Ostrich; Struthio camelus; Struthionidae; female;

The Ostrich is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa, has the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph). Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms. The long neck and legs keep their head 1.8 to 2.75 metres above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate – 50 millimetres in diameter. The feathers of adult males are mostly black, females and young males are greyish-brown and white.