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The Bateleur Eagle The Bateleur occurs throughout the savanna and open woodland regions of Africa south of the Sahara. In South Africa, the species once graced the skies of the Transkei, the Eastern Cape, the Karoo and the south Western Cape but sightings in these areas are no longer common. The Bateleur eagle eats carrion, reptiles, and small mammals like rats, / hedgehogs, squirrels or young hares. When attacking snakes, the bird raises its crest and spreads its wings. This, together with long, scaly legs, ensures that, should the snake strike, it will hit either feather or scales, neither of which will pass venom into the bird’s blood stream. The voice of the Bateleur eagle is quite distinctive. The most frequent consists of short repeated barks ‘kau-kau-kau’, followed by one or two long shouts of ‘koaagh’. In the wild this call is made while perched. Its scream of anger is completely different. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. In the lowveld wildlife reserves, where the Bateleur probably occurs at maximum density in an ideal habitat, it is quite numerous. Outside of protected areas, the Bateleur is vulnerable to poisoned bait. The birds have been eradicated from virtually all South African farmland due to indiscriminate attempts to control jackal.
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Lisa C. Weber ©2008 / Visit My Complete RedBubble for all My 3D Artwork & Products
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The strikingly colored Red River Hog inhabits the forests and savannas of Central and West Africa. It is omnivorous and mainly nocturnal. It is a close relative of the East African Bush Pig.
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Lisa C. Weber ©2008 / Visit My Complete RedBubble Gallery for all My 3D Artwork & Products
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A few weeks ago I posted a pic of my boy bunny Taz! I’ve been asked what his girlfriend Savanna looks like, so here she is, in all her furry glory. A true Lionhead, her origins are a bit of a mystery as we adopted her from a rescue centre. Before we could adopt, we had to take Taz to the centre to meet up with her and make sure that they got on OK – call it a “hot date”! :o) Savanna initially chased and attacked Taz but his gentle nature quickly won her over and they soon became the best of friends. Savanna’s hobbies include thumping, chewing the walls/carpets/my fingers and eating the mail when it drops through the front door! Taz
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The Bateleur occurs throughout the savanna and open woodland regions of Africa south of the Sahara. In South Africa, the species once graced the skies of the Transkei, the Eastern Cape, the Karoo and the south Western Cape but sightings in these areas are no longer common. The Bateleur eagle eats carrion, reptiles, and small mammals like rats, / hedgehogs, squirrels or young hares. When attacking snakes, the bird raises its crest and spreads its wings. This, together with long, scaly legs, ensures that, should the snake strike, it will hit either feather or scales, neither of which will pass venom into the bird’s blood stream. The voice of the Bateleur eagle is quite distinctive. The most frequent consists of short repeated barks ‘kau-kau-kau’, followed by one or two long shouts of ‘koaagh’. In the wild this call is made while perched. Its scream of anger is completely different. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. In the lowveld wildlife reserves, where the Bateleur probably occurs at maximum density in an ideal habitat, it is quite numerous. Outside of protected areas, the Bateleur is vulnerable to poisoned bait. The birds have been eradicated from virtually all South African farmland due to indiscriminate attempts to control jackal.
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The story of this painting… / “My childhood in South Africa was on my mind while I painted this landscape. If you have ever been to Africa, you may appreciate why I titled this painting “Veld Storm”... In summer there are afternoon thunderstorms… the sky turns a vivid blue, yet the sun still shines on the land – accentuating the colours. This is a reflection of that time.” / The wonderful thing about afternoon thunderstorms in Africa is that while they are strong they are also brief, and in their wake the sun always comes out again, exploding the sky with the most magnificent sunset as it hits the dissipating storm. I feel the vividness and colours that I have used in this artwork more than adequately depicts this moment in time in Africa. Acrylic On Canvas – 120cm x 40cm
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Lioness / ©® 6point1 Photography 2008
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Pride of the Seers —-—-—-—-——- part three of the Seers series Also available without butterflies for those that are less magickally inclined :) All work (including images, and writings) copyright dimarie painter / / Click here for work details and credits if any apply… / Click on any category above for that genre… or / Click here to go back to my profile page ... thanx :)
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From my visit yesterday to the Conrad Station Savanna nature preserve which was acquired in 1998 and is manage by the Nature Conservancy. What attracted me to this was there was suppose to be some remnants of the abandoned town of Conrad, Indiana which was originally platted in 1904 scattered through out the preserve and I thought some cool photo ops LOL. Well I didn’t find any but lots of butterfly’s LOL, but then again I didn’t explore the whole preserve. Conrad Station Savanna, Newton County, Indiana August 2008. Copyright © Curtiss P Simpson
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The Bateleur occurs throughout the savanna and open woodland regions of Africa south of the Sahara. In South Africa, the species once graced the skies of the Transkei, the Eastern Cape, the Karoo and the south Western Cape but sightings in these areas are no longer common. The Bateleur eagle eats carrion, reptiles, and small mammals like rats, / hedgehogs, squirrels or young hares. When attacking snakes, the bird raises its crest and spreads its wings. This, together with long, scaly legs, ensures that, should the snake strike, it will hit either feather or scales, neither of which will pass venom into the bird’s blood stream. The voice of the Bateleur eagle is quite distinctive. The most frequent consists of short repeated barks ‘kau-kau-kau’, followed by one or two long shouts of ‘koaagh’. In the wild this call is made while perched. Its scream of anger is completely different. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. In the lowveld wildlife reserves, where the Bateleur probably occurs at maximum density in an ideal habitat, it is quite numerous. Outside of protected areas, the Bateleur is vulnerable to poisoned bait. The birds have been eradicated from virtually all South African farmland due to indiscriminate attempts to control jackal.
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Lisa C. Weber ©2008 / Visit My Complete RedBubble for all My 3D Artwork & Products
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Lisa C. Weber ©2008 / Visit My Complete RedBubble for all My 3D Artwork & Products
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Caravan of the Seers —-—-—-—-—-—-- part two of the Seers series All work (including images, and writings) copyright dimarie painter / / Click here for work details and credits if any apply… / Click on any category above for that genre… or / Click here to go back to my profile page ... thanx :)
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The serval is one of seven species of small to medium-sized African cats. It has a slender build with long legs. Its back legs are longer than its front legs. It has a small head, large erect rounded ears and a long neck. Its coat is yellowish tan with black spots, bands and stripes. The tails has black rings and its underside is white or light tan. The pattern of every serval’s coat is different. Servals are found in many parts of Africa, but not in the equatorial jungles or the Sahara. It is most commonly found in East African savannas, usually near water. They prefer areas of scrub bush, tall grass and dry reed beds that are near streams. They will not be found hunting in an open dry savanna where there is inadequate cover. They have also adapted to higher altitudes in Kenya. Black servals can be found in Kenya’s high country provided there is a source of water near by. It has an excellent sense of hearing and can locate prey that is moving underground. Once it hears its prey, the serval will quietly approach and then leaping, will pounce on it. Often, they will play with their meal before consuming it. This cat has a number of different vocalizations which include snarling, growling, spitting, purring and a high pitched cry used to call other servals. They are successful hunters and eat a wide variety of prey, which includes rodents, small ungulates, An animal with hooves. The ungulates are divided into two classes the even-toed ungulates such as the deer, giraffes and antelopes; and the odd-toed ungulates such as horses, zebras and rhinoceroses. birds, lizards, frogs and insects. Their success rate is high at about 50% (lions are about 30% successful). They are also well known in East Africa for raiding farmer’s poultry. They require a fresh kill and will eat carrion Dead and decaying flesh. only under extreme circumstances.
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The lion (Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four big cats in the genus Panthera. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in northwest India, having disappeared from North Africa, the Middle East, and Western Asia in historic times. Until the late Pleistocene (about 10,000 years ago), the lion was the most widespread large land mammal beside humans. They were found in most of Africa, much of Eurasia from western Europe to India and, in the Americas, from the Yukon to Peru. Should they survive the rigors of cubhood, lionesses in secure habitat, such as national parks, frequently reach an age of 12–14 years whereas male lions seldom live for longer than 8 years. However, there are records of lionesses living for up to 20 years in the wild. In captivity both male and female lions can live for over 20 years. They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. Lions are unusually social compared to other cats. A pride of lions consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although they will resort to scavenging if the opportunity arises. While lions, in general, do not selectively hunt humans, some have been known to become man-eaters and seek human prey. The lion is a vulnerable species, having seen a possibly irreversible population decline of 30 to 50 percent over the past two decades in its African range; populations are untenable outside designated reserves and national parks. Although the cause of the decline is not well understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are currently the greatest causes of concern. Lions have been kept in menageries since Roman times and have been a key species sought after and exhibited in zoos the world over since the late eighteenth century. Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies. The male lion is highly distinctive and is easily recognized by its mane. The lion, particularly the face of the male, is one of the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture.
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The lion (Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four big cats in the genus Panthera. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in northwest India, having disappeared from North Africa, the Middle East, and Western Asia in historic times. Until the late Pleistocene (about 10,000 years ago), the lion was the most widespread large land mammal beside humans. They were found in most of Africa, much of Eurasia from western Europe to India and, in the Americas, from the Yukon to Peru. Should they survive the rigors of cubhood, lionesses in secure habitat, such as national parks, frequently reach an age of 12–14 years whereas male lions seldom live for longer than 8 years. However, there are records of lionesses living for up to 20 years in the wild. In captivity both male and female lions can live for over 20 years. They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. Lions are unusually social compared to other cats. A pride of lions consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although they will resort to scavenging if the opportunity arises. While lions, in general, do not selectively hunt humans, some have been known to become man-eaters and seek human prey. The lion is a vulnerable species, having seen a possibly irreversible population decline of 30 to 50 percent over the past two decades in its African range; populations are untenable outside designated reserves and national parks. Although the cause of the decline is not well understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are currently the greatest causes of concern. Lions have been kept in menageries since Roman times and have been a key species sought after and exhibited in zoos the world over since the late eighteenth century. Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies. The male lion is highly distinctive and is easily recognized by its mane. The lion, particularly the face of the male, is one of the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture.
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Mt Stuart, Townsville, North Queensland, Australia—Sep. 2007 These hills are usually brown, or simply black from fire—this image was taken in a ‘wet’ year. Six months earlier, a month of solid cyclonic deluge broke the drought and grew grass three feet high, in a verdant blanket of green. This savannah landscape features kangaroo grass and broad-leafed tea tree Melaleuca viridiflora which apparently indicates poor drainage of the soil perhaps because of underlying rock (no I don’t know all this, I read the sign). This image was meant to be a throw-away, just a reminder to go back and photograph the place when a storm wasn’t just about to drench me … but I really like it. I guess snapping-on-the-run is a good way to catch that atmosphere. :)
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.... somewhere in Wyoming, I think. = ) shot from the road, I was passenger.
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/ . / . / Lisa C. Weber ©2008 (Created with Bryce 6.1) Visit My Complete Bubble for all My 3D Artwork. Thanks for dropping by and enjoy!
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Here an Eagle displays characteristics of fighting with its own shadow, perhaps its a way to teach itself how to appear threatening. Or maybe this eagle is lonely and finds the water a challenge in capturing prey such as fish in this moonlit evening. The Kanji characters state: fight with ones own shadow. Lisa C. Weber ©2008 / Visit My Complete Redbubble for all My 3D Artwork & Products
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Lisa C. Weber ©2008 / Visit My Complete RedBubble for all My 3D Artwork & Products
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Giraffe Exhibit / Giraffe at the African Savanna, Living Desert, Palm Springs, California, USA / / Giraffe at the African Savanna, Living Desert, Palm Springs, California, USA / / Giraffe at the African Savanna, Living Desert, Palm Springs, California, USA /
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