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; White-backed Vulture; Gyps africanus; vulture; Accipitridae; aka African White-backed Vulture;
Description
The White-backed Vulture is a typical vulture, with only down feathers on the head and neck, very broad wings and short tail feathers. It has a white neck ruff. The adult’s whitish back contrasts with the otherwise dark plumage. Juveniles are largely dark. This is a medium-sized vulture; its body mass is 4.2 to 7.2 kilograms it is 78 to 98 cm long and has a 1.96 to 2.25 m wingspan.
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; White-backed Vulture; Gyps africanus; vulture; Accipitridae; aka African White-backed Vulture;
Description
The White-backed Vulture is a typical vulture, with only down feathers on the head and neck, very broad wings and short tail feathers. It has a white neck ruff. The adult’s whitish back contrasts with the otherwise dark plumage. Juveniles are largely dark. This is a medium-sized vulture; its body mass is 4.2 to 7.2 kilograms it is 78 to 98 cm long and has a 1.96 to 2.25 m wingspan.
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; White-backed Vulture; Gyps africanus; vulture; Accipitridae; aka African White-backed Vulture;
Description
The White-backed Vulture is a typical vulture, with only down feathers on the head and neck, very broad wings and short tail feathers. It has a white neck ruff. The adult’s whitish back contrasts with the otherwise dark plumage. Juveniles are largely dark. This is a medium-sized vulture; its body mass is 4.2 to 7.2 kilograms it is 78 to 98 cm long and has a 1.96 to 2.25 m wingspan.
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; White-backed Vulture; Gyps africanus; vulture; Accipitridae; aka African White-backed Vulture;
Description
The White-backed Vulture is a typical vulture, with only down feathers on the head and neck, very broad wings and short tail feathers. It has a white neck ruff. The adult’s whitish back contrasts with the otherwise dark plumage. Juveniles are largely dark. This is a medium-sized vulture; its body mass is 4.2 to 7.2 kilograms it is 78 to 98 cm long and has a 1.96 to 2.25 m wingspan.
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; White-backed Vulture; Gyps africanus; vulture; Accipitridae; aka African White-backed Vulture;
Description
The White-backed Vulture is a typical vulture, with only down feathers on the head and neck, very broad wings and short tail feathers. It has a white neck ruff. The adult’s whitish back contrasts with the otherwise dark plumage. Juveniles are largely dark. This is a medium-sized vulture; its body mass is 4.2 to 7.2 kilograms it is 78 to 98 cm long and has a 1.96 to 2.25 m wingspan.
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Three Griffin vulture on the banks of the Mara river. The nearest is in sharp focus with head turned to the right. The middle bird is also looking to the right but defocussed and the third (most distant) bird is only partially seen. The result is a semi abstract composition
Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) waiting for the moment of death, to consume a dead cow in a field, Extremadura, Spain, Spanish, Iberia, Europe, European, animal, animals, vulture, bird, birds, carrion, eaters, wildlife, nature, Jack, Cox, Travel, Pics, Pro,
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Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) waiting for the moment of death, to consume a dead cow in a field, Extremadura, Spain, Spanish, Iberia, Europe, European, animal, animals, vulture, bird, birds, carrion, eaters, wildlife, nature, Jack, Cox, Travel, Pics, Pro,
Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) waiting for the moment of death, to consume a dead cow in a field, Extremadura, Spain, Spanish, Iberia, Europe, European, animal, animals, vulture, bird, birds, carrion, eaters, wildlife, nature, Jack, Cox, Travel, Pics, Pro,
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Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) waiting for the moment of death, to consume a dead cow in a field, Extremadura, Spain, Spanish, Iberia, Europe, European, animal, animals, vulture, bird, birds, carrion, eaters, wildlife, nature, Jack, Cox, Travel, Pics, Pro,
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; African Sacred Ibis; Threskiornis aethiopicus; Threskiornithinae;
Description
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.
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; African Sacred Ibis; Threskiornis aethiopicus; Threskiornithinae;
Description
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.
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; Black-backed jackal; Canis mesomelas; Canidae; aka silver-backed jackal; aka red jackal;
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The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas), also known as the silver-backed or red jackal. Black-backed jackals are small, foxlike canids which measure 38–48 cm in shoulder height and 68-74.5 cm in length. The tail measures 30–38 cm in length.Weight varies according to location; East African jackals weigh 7-13.8 kg.
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; Black-backed jackal; Canis mesomelas; Canidae; aka silver-backed jackal; aka red jackal;
Description
The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas), also known as the silver-backed or red jackal. Black-backed jackals are small, foxlike canids which measure 38–48 cm in shoulder height and 68-74.5 cm in length. The tail measures 30–38 cm in length.Weight varies according to location; East African jackals weigh 7-13.8 kg.
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; Black-backed jackal; Canis mesomelas; Canidae; aka silver-backed jackal; aka red jackal;
Description
The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas), also known as the silver-backed or red jackal. Black-backed jackals are small, foxlike canids which measure 38–48 cm in shoulder height and 68-74.5 cm in length. The tail measures 30–38 cm in length.Weight varies according to location; East African jackals weigh 7-13.8 kg.
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; Black-backed jackal; Canis mesomelas; Canidae; aka silver-backed jackal; aka red jackal;
Description
The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas), also known as the silver-backed or red jackal. Black-backed jackals are small, foxlike canids which measure 38–48 cm in shoulder height and 68-74.5 cm in length. The tail measures 30–38 cm in length.Weight varies according to location; East African jackals weigh 7-13.8 kg.
Eurasian Griffon Vulture. This stock photo depicts a vulture on a fence rail. This image was taken on a misty morning. The bird in this photo is native to Southern Europe and Africa and is a scavenger that eats carrion
vulture; Gyps fulvus; Griffon vulture; bird of prey; raptor; predator; wing; plumage; beak; feather; scavenger; carrion eater; animal; bird; wildlife; eye; eyes; close up; closeup; portrait; face blue; white
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Eurasian Griffon Vulture Closeup. This photo depicts the eyes and huge curved beak of this bird. This image was taken in daylight. The bird in this photo is a scavenger that eats carrion
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; African Fish Eagle; Haliaeetus vocifer; Accipitridae; aka African Sea Eagle; eagle;
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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.
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; African Wattled Lapwing: African Wattled plover; Senegal Wattled Plover; Vanellus senegallus; large lapwing; Charadriidae;
Description
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.
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; African Wattled Lapwing: African Wattled plover; Senegal Wattled Plover; Vanellus senegallus; large lapwing; Charadriidae;
Description
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.
Ruppells Griffon Vulture. This photo depicts the huge curved beak of this bird. This image was taken by the light of a bright diffused sky. The bird in this photo is beginning to preen.
Ruppells Griffon Vulture. This photo depicts the huge curved beak of this bird. This image was taken by the light of a bright diffused sky. The bird in this photo is beginning to preen by leaning across its back. It appears to be lying in a feather bed.
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 Warthog; Common Warthog; Phacochoerus africanus; Suidae; pig family;
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The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.
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 Warthog; Common Warthog; Phacochoerus africanus; Suidae; pig family;
Description
The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.
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 Warthog; Common Warthog; Phacochoerus africanus; Suidae; pig family;
Description
The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.
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 Warthog; Common Warthog; Phacochoerus africanus; Suidae; pig family;
Description
The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.
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; Marabou Stork; Leptoptilos crumeniferus; large wading bird; stork family; Ciconiidae; aka undertaker bird;
Description
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.
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; Marabou Stork; Leptoptilos crumeniferus; large wading bird; stork family; Ciconiidae; aka undertaker bird; juvenile;
Description
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.
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; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;
Description
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.