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Big Five Collection (#9)

Witness the majesty of Africa's "big five" in their natural habitats

Background imageBig Five Collection: African Buffalo or Cape Buffalo (Syncerus Caffer) at the Kazinga channel in Queen

African Buffalo or Cape Buffalo (Syncerus Caffer) at the Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Background imageBig Five Collection: African Buffalo (Synercus caffer) or Cape Buffalo in the Grasslands of Murchison Falls Nationa Park

African Buffalo (Synercus caffer) or Cape Buffalo in the Grasslands of Murchison Falls Nationa Park
African Buffalo (Synercus caffer) or Cape Buffalo in the Grasslands of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater. African Buffalo

Africa, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater. African Buffalo
Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater. African Buffalo

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa, Botswana, Savute. Elephant and baby drinking water in Chobe National Park

Africa, Botswana, Savute. Elephant and baby drinking water in Chobe National Park
Botswana, Savute. Elephant and baby drinking water in Chobe National Park

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa, Botswana, Savute. Lion looking up in tree at Savute, Chobe National Park

Africa, Botswana, Savute. Lion looking up in tree at Savute, Chobe National Park
Botswana, Savute. Lion looking up in tree at Savute, Chobe National Park

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa, Botswana, Savute. Male lion of Savute in Chobe National Park

Africa, Botswana, Savute. Male lion of Savute in Chobe National Park
Botswana, Savute. Male lion of Savute in Chobe National Park

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa, Botswana, Savute. Elephant family of Savute in Chobe National Park

Africa, Botswana, Savute. Elephant family of Savute in Chobe National Park
Botswana, Savute. Elephant family of Savute in Chobe National Park

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa, Botswana, Okavango Delta. Elephant of the Okavango Delta

Africa, Botswana, Okavango Delta. Elephant of the Okavango Delta
Botswana, Okavango Delta. Elephant of the Okavango Delta

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa, Botswana, Savute. Elephant reflection in Chobe National Park

Africa, Botswana, Savute. Elephant reflection in Chobe National Park
Botswana, Savute. Elephant reflection in Chobe National Park

Background imageBig Five Collection: Elephant. Chobe National Park. Botswana

Elephant. Chobe National Park. Botswana

Background imageBig Five Collection: Elephant. Moremi National Park. Botswana

Elephant. Moremi National Park. Botswana

Background imageBig Five Collection: Elephants. Chobe National Park. Botswana

Elephants. Chobe National Park. Botswana

Background imageBig Five Collection: Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

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Elephant

Background imageBig Five Collection: Lioness. Chobe. Botswana. Africa

Lioness. Chobe. Botswana. Africa

Background imageBig Five Collection: Elephants. Chobe. Botswana. Africa

Elephants. Chobe. Botswana. Africa

Background imageBig Five Collection: Kenya. Elephant

Kenya. Elephant

Background imageBig Five Collection: elefante, zambia

elefante, zambia

Background imageBig Five Collection: Lions. Africa

Lions. Africa

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Elephants

Background imageBig Five Collection: African Elephant

African Elephant

Background imageBig Five Collection: Ghepard

Ghepard

Background imageBig Five Collection: Elephants. Savuti Camp. Chobe National Park. Botswana. Africa. Sunset

Elephants. Savuti Camp. Chobe National Park. Botswana. Africa. Sunset

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa. Zambia. Luangwa Valley. Elephants

Africa. Zambia. Luangwa Valley. Elephants

Background imageBig Five Collection: Elephants. Zambia

Elephants. Zambia

Background imageBig Five Collection: Elephant. Kenya

Elephant. Kenya

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. Buffalos

Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. Buffalos

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. Lion Drinking

Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. Lion Drinking

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. African Elephant

Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. African Elephant

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. Lion

Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. Lion

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. Buffalo

Africa. Kenya. Safari in the Tsavo Park. Buffalo

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa. Kenya. Laikipia Plateau. Buffalos

Africa. Kenya. Laikipia Plateau. Buffalos

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa. Kenya. Kitich Camp. Mattews Range. Elephant

Africa. Kenya. Kitich Camp. Mattews Range. Elephant

Background imageBig Five Collection: Africa. Uganda. Nile River. Elephants

Africa. Uganda. Nile River. Elephants

Background imageBig Five Collection: African elephant and cattle egrets

African elephant and cattle egrets
African elephant (Loxodonta africana) feeding in a swamp, with two cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) squabbling at right. Photographed in Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Background imageBig Five Collection: African elephant eye and skin

African elephant eye and skin
Elephant eye and skin. Close up of the eye of an African elephant (Loxodonta africana). The long eyelashes are to protect the eyes from dust and insects

Background imageBig Five Collection: African elephants

African elephants. Young African elephant (Loxodonta africana) feeding from its mother. Elephant calves are born after a 22 month gestation period and they nurse for around three years

Background imageBig Five Collection: African lions

African lions. African lioness (Panthera leo) resting with her cubs. African lions are predatory carnivores that live in the savannah grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa

Background imageBig Five Collection: African elephant and calf

African elephant and calf. African elephants (Loxodonta africana) are herbivores and are the largest and heaviest land animals alive today

Background imageBig Five Collection: Cheetah climbing off a tree

Cheetah climbing off a tree
Cheetah (Acynonix jubatus) climbing off a tree. This big cat relies on stealth and speed to catch prey. It can reach a top speed of about 68 miles per hour

Background imageBig Five Collection: Cheetah with a radio collar

Cheetah with a radio collar
Cheetah (Acynonix jubatus) with a radio collar. This big cat relies on stealth and speed to catch prey. It can reach a top speed of about 68 miles per hour

Background imageBig Five Collection: South Africa, East

South Africa, East London, Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve. African lion (Wild: Panthera leo), unique cream colored male

Background imageBig Five Collection: Botswana, Chobe National Park, Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herd drinks from Chobe

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herd drinks from Chobe River at sunset

Background imageBig Five Collection: Lion cub

Lion cub (Panthera leo). Lions are found in the savannah and scrubland of sub-Saharan Africa. Photographed in the Duba Plains, Botswana

Background imageBig Five Collection: Lion foot

Lion foot (Panthera leo). Lions are found in the savannah and scrubland of sub-Saharan Africa. Photographed in the Duba Plains, Botswana

Background imageBig Five Collection: Lion

Lion (Panthera leo). Lions are found in the savannah and scrubland of sub-Saharan Africa. Photographed in the Duba Plains, Botswana

Background imageBig Five Collection: Black (hook-lipped) Rhino Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, Africa

Black (hook-lipped) Rhino Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, Africa
MAB-807 Black (hook-lipped) Rhino Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, Africa Diceros bicornis Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only




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Witness the majesty of Africa's "big five" in their natural habitats. An alert black rhino stands tall, its horn glistening under the African sun, in Mweiga, Solio, Kenya. In Zambia's Kafue National Park, elephants roam freely across vast plains, their graceful presence captivating all who encounter them. Serengeti in Tanzania comes alive as a herd of elephants traverse the golden savannah, reminding us of the sheer power and beauty these gentle giants possess. In Okavango Delta, Botswana, a lion family basks in the warmth of togetherness. Their regal manes flowing with pride as they survey their kingdom. A black and white lion portrait captures our attention with its striking contrast and enigmatic allure while a leopard's piercing eyes seem to hold secrets untold. Namibia's Kalahari desert reveals another side of nature's royalty - a magnificent lion portrait that exudes strength amidst adversity. Playful lion cubs frolic joyfully in Okavango Delta; innocence personified against an untamed backdrop. A tender moment unfolds as a lion cub rests upon its mother; love and protection intertwined within this wild paradise. Meanwhile, a male lion strides purposefully alongside Red Lechwe grazing peacefully behind him - an embodiment of dominance and harmony coexisting. Chobe River becomes witness to yet another breathtaking sight: lions prowling along its banks at Chobe National Park in Botswana – guardians of this precious ecosystem. The "big five" epitomize Africa’s untamed spirit; each sighting leaving an indelible mark on our souls.