Marwell
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Critically Endangered, a census in Feb 2000 found only between 22-27 Amur or Far Eastern Leopards left in the wild. Found in southern Russia and northern China these animals are superbly adapted for the harsh winters of these parts of the world. They have long fur and a layer of fat on their flanks and belly for insulation. They are excellent climbers and swimmers. The main threat to the region is the exploration and exploitation of oil and natural gases. Increased Middle East instability, effective technology that can survive the cold and the high demand for fossil fuels, puts this wonderful animal’s habitat under increasing pressure. As you will see from others in my portfolio, I am quite fond of big cats! This image is also available as a colour version. Please let me know if you are interested.
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Classed as Vulnerable, the Cheetah can accelerate to speeds of around 70mph to run down it’s prey. However, it has little in the way of stamina and can only sustain this for around 500m. The Cheetah’s claws act as studs while it is running so they are gradually worn down. It locates it’s prey with keen eyesight rather than by smell or sound. Cheetahs are becoming increasingly rare, particularly with the threat from hunting for the fur trade and for sport. Habitat destruction is also reducing numbers. The Asiatic cheetah is now considered endangered. This animal is in captivity at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, UK
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A full body shot of the Amur Leopard at Marwell. Critically Endangered, a census in Feb 2000 found only between 22-27 Amur or Far Eastern Leopards left in the wild. Found in southern Russia and northern China these animals are superbly adapted for the harsh winters of these parts of the world. They have long fur and a layer of fat on their flanks and belly for insulation. They are excellent climbers and swimmers. The main threat to the region is the exploration and exploitation of oil and natural gases. Increased Middle East instability, effective technology that can survive the cold and the high demand for fossil fuels, puts this wonderful animal’s habitat under increasing pressure.
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Classified as Lower Risk, the giraffes of the African Savanna still suffer from the expansion of ranching and agriculture. Overgrazong has resulted in parts of the Savanna becoming a desert. / Giraffes have seven neck vertebrae, just like other mammals, but they are elongated to allow them to reach vegetation that smaller animals find inaccessible. They also possess a 45 cm long tongue!
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Golden Lion Tamarins from South America are classified as Endangered. / By 1965 numbers were so low that the Poco das Antas Reserve was established in 1975 in an attempt to protect them. Marwell Zoo is now part of the Tamarin Conservation Programme and several pairs from the zoo have been reintroduced to the wild near the Reserve and are breeding successfully. / Visit www.marwell.org.uk This, I think, is one of my best cutouts. I love the golden colour – these little fellas are just so full of life and energy – they are terrific fun to be around. I think one of these days I’ll have to spend a whole afternoon in their enclosure (it’s a walk through) and sit with a tripod. It’ll be interesting to see what they make of me!
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Classified as Lower Risk, the Congo or Forest Buffalo can be found in Africa’s Rainforest. Mainly grazing on grass and lower level leaves, they are nevertheless powerful fighters and can run at speeds of up to 57 km/hr. Note the swept back horns like the Bongo which allows them to escape predators without tangling up in vegetation. Where humans have introduced domestic cattle, buffalo populations have sometimes been affected by diseases and parasites carried by the cattle. Buffalo are also threatened by illegal hunting and loss of habitat.
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Yet more from Marwell – what can I say? The animals there are so photogenic!
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One for you Aussies out there!
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The Snow Leopard of the Himalayas is classified Endangered. There are only 4000-7000 left in the world. Hunting and the decline of it’s prey are the main threats and increasingly, man as climbers will often leave gear on the mountains which can injure the animals. / Snow Leopards live at between 3000-5400 metres. Thick fur on the soles of their feet insulate against the cold and they also have enlarged nasal cavities to help breathe at high altitude.
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This quirky character was snapped at Marwell in 2006. / A nice picture for anyone into green things or reptiles with funny faces.
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All The Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted Or Uploaded In Any Way Without My Permission. / © 2008 Forest Friends Photography: using this image for any purpose and in any way, without prior permission, may lead to legal action. Taken at Marwell in 2007, these 2 male zebras decided to start a fight.
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All The Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted Or Uploaded In Any Way Without My Permission. / © 2008 Forest Friends Photography: using this image for any purpose and in any way, without prior permission, may lead to legal action. Here we have an Egyptian Cat taken at Marwell. / They are very distinguished in their markings and have black outlined eyes. / Rare to see them over here or in the zoo’s.
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All The Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted Or Uploaded In Any Way Without My Permission. / © 2008 Forest Friends Photography: using this image for any purpose and in any way, without prior permission, may lead to legal action. This beautiful Bengal Tiger is demonstrating the softer side of his personality by rolling over to show off his tummy just as a domestic cat or dog would do.
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All The Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted Or Uploaded In Any Way Without My Permission. / © 2008 Forest Friends Photography: using this image for any purpose and in any way, without prior permission, may lead to legal action.
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This is Milena, a rare Amur Leopard cub, photographed here at just a few months old after being successfully bred at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, England. The Amur Leopard is extremely endangered with only a handful remaining in the wild. Milena now resides at Colchester Zoo where they are hoping she will produce cubs of her own.
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An old photo but I thought I’d dig it out of the archives for you. This is a young Amur Tiger named Zambar (left) admiring his father (Gamin)’s nice sharp gnashers. The next moment Zambar put his head in Gamin’s mouth, but as typically happens, I ran out of space on my flashcard! :o(
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Serval sits in the grass, looking quite contented with life. Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, England.
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Giraffe Calf, Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, England.
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Dainty little Dorcas Gazelle at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, England. (Background removed).
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Slender-Tailed Meerkat chilling out, at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, England.
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... and now for something completely different … Old shot of Zambar the Amur Tiger, chilling out at Marwell Zoo.
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This is Ralph, a Humboldt Penguin (spheniscus humboldti) at Marwell Wildlife. Ralph is currently nationally famous for sporting a wetsuit. Apparently the poor fella’s feathers all fell out and the wetsuit is a temporary measure to protect him from sunburn until the feathers grow back. He seems contented enough in his sports outfit and he doesn’t need to worry much longer if the weather is as bad as it was today! ;o) Canon EOS 5D MkII with Canon EOS 70-200mm L IS f/4
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Cute, playful otters at Marwell Zoo.
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