Exotic Mammals
Featured Work
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Totally chilled! by Robbiegraham
9×22 Gouache on board
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"Lonesome Coyote" by Martin Smart
Featured in “Exotic Mammals” August 2009 / Featured in “300+ Go Long!” August 2009 / Featured in “High Quality Animal Images” September 2009 A lonesome Coyote on the hunt for food, crossing a gravel track in the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Montana on a hot summers day. Canon 40D / 1/1250sec F9.0 ISO 200
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Marmot Portrait by Jay Ryser
It’s hard to figure these guys out sometimes. Sometimes they hoot and run at the sight of a human, other times they make wonderful little models. And it’s not just that 1 marmot always runs and another always sits and models – I’ve seen several individual marmots behave either way. I’m not sure what the variable here is – but it is fun to observe them and try to figure it all out. Because they’re little Sun worshipers and tend to plop themselves on sun-warmed rocks early in the morning, once you find a cooperative model, you have to make sure you’ve got them at a good angle to prevent lens flare, washed out colors, and other problems associated with shooting into the sun. This little guy was very cooperative, allowing me to shift positions several times to find the best light. I notice that I tend to talk to them as I photograph them – my informal measuring process makes me think that’s not one of the variables I mentioned previously. I get about the same ratio of marmots that run vs. sit still when I’m talking to them or not. “Hey there, little marmot – mind if I take some pictures? It’ll just take a few seconds and I’ll let you get back to what you were doing . . .” Standard Marmot Boilerplate / Most marmots tend to behave in one of two ways when they see a person: 1. They whistle/hoot/squeak loudly, then bolt and run, and they do this funny little tail-helicopter thing while running. They also make this hooting noise as they run – at least it sounds like hooting (but honestly, in my head I hear Nya-aaa-aa, wooob-woob-woob-woob). / 2. They stop and check you out. I don’t think they have binocular vision, so they tend to turn from side to side and eye-ball you with each eye. Sometimes they do some cute posing in the process. Marmots are considered to be one of the few altruistic species on this planet – they selflessly keep themselves in danger to warn others of potential danger. Marmots are an at risk species due to climate change. Because summers in the mountains are so brief, they try to eat and gain as much weight as possible for the long winter hibernation. Yellow-bellied Marmot (Marmota flaviventris) / Mt Evans Wilderness Area, CO / Sony a700 / Sigma 3 /2.8+1.4TC / Giottos tripod, Jobu gimbal ISO400, 1/200sec, f/3.5
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Gorilla Baby by Tanya Bright
Western lowland gorillas are endangered, but they remain far more common than their relatives, the mountain gorillas. They live in heavy rain forests, and it is difficult for scientists to accurately estimate how many survive in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. / Female gorillas give birth to one infant after a pregnancy of nearly nine months. Unlike their powerful parents, newborns are tiny—weighing four pounds (two kilograms)—and able only to cling to their mothers’ fur. These infants ride on their mothers’ backs from the age of four months through the first two or three years of their lives. Information source: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com
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Black and White Colobus by Tamara Kenneally
Melbourne Zoo / Pentax K10d / Sigma 70 -300 / No cropping / Slight levels adjustment in Photoshop
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Atlantic Walrus by underdoc
Two male Atlantic Walrus hauled out at Torellneset in Svalbard.
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Bright baby eye' d lemur ....... by jdmphotography
Ring-tailed Lemur (Baby) eye’s point of focus. Most lemurs are listed as endangered or threatened species. Many species have gone extinct in the last centuries, mainly due to habitat destruction (deforestation) and hunting. Conservation of lemurs in Madagascar is a high priority, but the country’s poor economic situation and the lemurs’ limited range make it an uphill battle. There are 85 living lemur species accounted for in current publications,with more documentation currently awaiting publication. The Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) is a large Strepsirhine primate and the most recognized lemur due to its long, black and white ringed tail. Like all lemurs it is endemic to the island of Madagascar. It inhabits gallery forests to spiny scrub in the southern regions of the island. It is omnivorous and the most terrestrial of lemurs. The animal is diurnal, being active exclusively in daylight hours. “Bright baby eye’ d lemur …....” was featured in Cards: Animals and pets… “Bright baby eye’ d lemur …....” was featured in Bits and Pieces “Bright baby eye’ d lemur …....” was featured in Funny Kritters
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Leopard in waiting by Sharon Bishop
Sitting on a large termite mound, this magnificent male leopard was waiting to steal the kill of a pair of male lions just metres away. / Featured in The Topshelf Wildlife & Nature group, African Art and Photography and Indigenous to East & Southern Africa.
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Young bull by Chelsea Nikolaus
Younger bull elk in Humboldt County, CA
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The Lion as King by laureenr
Lions captured at the Lion and Rhino Reserve in Gauteng. This picture conjures so much emotion in me. / It reminds me of so many relationships I have seen / where the female in subservient to the degree / of being frightened and almost cowering through life. / While the male stands tall and proud and one never knows what went on behind closed doors to bring about what is seen. May this be a reminder to us all to stand tall and proud as females no matter what.
Recent Work
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Baby Girl by Stephanie A Marks
This little one is such a love. Digital painting with smear.
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Grazing by Heather Ward
These Grevy’s zebras are my largest drawing yet, at 30”x30”. I used black and white charcoal on gray matboard. Grevy’s zebras are the most endangered of the three remaining species of zebra, and are also the largest. They are distinguishable from the others by their narrow, tightly packed stripes and large round ears. Their range today is northern Kenya and small parts of Ethiopia. Limited edition prints are available. A portion of sales will go to the African Wildlife Foundation. 2009
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Eland Mom and Baby by Ginny York
A Mother Eland nurses her young one at the Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge, Virginia. The Safari Park has 180 acres where many different species of animals roam free. It’s a wonderful place. This was taken with my Kodak Easyshare DX 3900 digital camera with 3.1 megapixels. BEST VIEWED LARGE Eland (Taurotragus oryx) / The Eland is the largest antelope in the world, weighing from 1000 to 2100 pounds and standing from 4 1/2 feet to 6 feet at the shoulder. It’s native range is Africa. It’s diet consists of leaves and grasses, and some fruit. Over the past 100 years, game hunting and loss of habitat has caused it’s numbers to dwindle, especially in Southern Africa. It is now found primarily in National Parks. The Eland looks much like an Ox. Both the males and the females have spiking horns that twist straight back from the face. The Oryx is the only antelope born with horns. At birth, the horns are visible as hair covered bumps.
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"Stealing the Show" by Martin Smart
Featured in “Dolphins & Whales” July 2009 / Featured in “300+ Go Long!” September 2009 / Featured in “Alphabet Soup” October 2009 Pacific White-sided Dolphin leaping out of the ocean in the Johnstone Strait just out of Telegraph Cove, north Vancouver Island, Canada Canon 20D / 1/800sec f7.1 ISO 200
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Humpback 2 by Werner Padarin
A humpback whale dives on its journey to the Antarctic / Photographed off Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0908.0422) / Nikon D300 with Sigma 150-400OS at 400mm / 1/500s f/9 ISO400 / . / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0908.0457) / Nikon D300 with Sigma 150-400OS at 300mm / 1/800s f/9 ISO400 / . / / (ref fotoWERNER 3H0908.0458) / Nikon D300 with Sigma 150-400OS at 300mm / 1/1250s f/9 ISO400
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Pride - Lions Melbourne Zoo by Rosemaree
There are four male lions in the exhibit at the Royal Melbourne zoo. This day they were all sunning themselves after obviously having been feed earlier. Some held them selves so regally while others were less than socially polite… (I will upload that guy soon…lol…) Olympus E520 / 70-300mm zoom The Royal Melbourne Zoo is situated in Royal Park (Melbourne) and is easily accessed by train, car or bus. There is ample parking (metered), and all the amenities can be found inside the zoo, including: Toilets, cafe, zoo shop, playground, picnic shelters, and of course some of the worlds most spectacular exhibits showcasing many animals that are endangered. The Melbourne Zoo is about to welcome TWO new babies to their family when two of the Asian Elephants give birth early in 2009. There is a fantastic rain forest walk where one can encounter gorillas, tigers, elephants, oranutangs, and many other amazing animals. The zoo is a wonderful place for families and individuals to visit. check out more about the Royal Melbourne Zoo and its affilited cousins HERE / / / / / /
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Intense by Donna Adamski
Maya, a young jaguar at the Dreher Park Zoo with an intense look. The Jaguar, Panthera onca, is a big cat, a feline in the Panthera genus. It is the only Panthera species found in the Americas. The jaguar is the third-largest feline after the tiger and the lion, and the largest and most powerful feline in the Western Hemisphere. The jaguar’s present range extends from Mexico across much of Central America and south to Paraguay and northern Argentina. Apart from a known and possibly breeding population in Arizona (southeast of Tucson), the cat has largely been extirpated from the United States since the early 1900s. This spotted cat most closely resembles the leopard physically, although it is usually larger and of sturdier build and its behavioral and habitat characteristics are closer to those of the tiger. While dense rainforest is its preferred habitat, the jaguar will range across a variety of forested and open terrain. It is strongly associated with the presence of water and is notable, along with the tiger, as a feline that enjoys swimming. The jaguar is a largely solitary, stalk-and-ambush predator, and is opportunistic in prey selection. It is also an apex and keystone predator, playing an important role in stabilizing ecosystems and regulating the populations of prey species. The jaguar has developed an exceptionally powerful bite, even relative to the other big cats. This allows it to pierce the shells of armoured reptiles and to employ an unusual killing method: it bites directly through the skull of prey between the ears to deliver a fatal blow to the brain. The jaguar is a near threatened species and its numbers are declining. Threats include habitat loss and fragmentation. While international trade in jaguars or their parts is prohibited, the cat is still regularly killed by humans, particularly in conflicts with ranchers and farmers in South America. Although reduced, its range remains large; given its historical distribution, the jaguar has featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including that of the Maya and Aztec. Dreher Park Zoo, Palm Beach, FL Proceeds from the sale of this image will be donated to the US Fish & Wildlife Service to help with their conservation efforts. Nikon D70s / 70-300mm @ 300mm / F8, 1/500 / RAW / ISO 500 / 8/24/09 – 594/166
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Afternoon Snooze - lion - Melbourne Zoo by Rosemaree
This guy was taking a nap with his friends and just opened his eyes as I snapped his picture. Olympus E520 / 70-300mm zoom There are four male lions in the exhibit at the Royal Melbourne zoo. This day they were all sunning themselves after obviously having been feed earlier. Some held them selves so regally while others were less than socially polite… (I will upload that guy soon…lol…) The Royal Melbourne Zoo is situated in Royal Park (Melbourne) and is easily accessed by train, car or bus. There is ample parking (metered), and all the amenities can be found inside the zoo, including: Toilets, cafe, zoo shop, playground, picnic shelters, and of course some of the worlds most spectacular exhibits showcasing many animals that are endangered. The Melbourne Zoo is about to welcome TWO new babies to their family when two of the Asian Elephants give birth early in 2009. There is a fantastic rain forest walk where one can encounter gorillas, tigers, elephants, oranutangs, and many other amazing animals. The zoo is a wonderful place for families and individuals to visit. check out more about the Royal Melbourne Zoo and its affilited cousins HERE / / / /
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Mister Gloomy Needs a Hug by theBFG
First one to pouncehug him and survive wins cookies
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Mixed Exhibit by Sheila Smith
I’ve seen some unusual combinations of animals, but the strangest always seems to involve ducks!
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About This Group
A group for images of all non-domesticated mammals, captive or wild.
Please note the following guidelines:
– Please only upload your BEST work so we can keep the quality high. Not every photo needs to be included in a group; pick wisely so that you can showcase the very best. We reserve the right to delete images that are not up to our standard. This is subjective; please do not complain as decisions are final.
– Any kind of Exotic Mammal artwork is acceptable – photography, painting, digital artwork, etc.
– Please only upload ONE per day maximum. If you upload more than this daily, any additional works will be removed and a bubblemail sent. If you continue to upload more than the daily limit, you will be removed from the group.
– No offensive images of animals to be posted – this includes no photos of dead animals.
– Exotic Mammals currently refers to all NON domesticated animals. No pets or domesticated species such as sheep and cows are allowed. No birds, reptiles, amphibians, or Insect photos as they now have their own groups! Additionally, please refrain from uploading images of animals and humans, as there is a separate group for that kind of work as well.
– Lastly and importantly, this group is for you to display your BEST work. Although work featuring captive animals is acceptable, work featuring obvious signs of captivity (such as bars on a cage) is generally discouraged and may be removed at the moderators’ discretion. Exceptions will be made if the cage and surroundings are a part of the overall statement of the artwork as specified in the image’s description.”
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