Kalahari Collection (#17)

Ashy Tit (Parus cinerascens) adult, perched in thorn bush, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N. P
Ashy Tit (Parus cinerascens) adult, perched in thorn bush, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape Province, South Africa, August

Cape Sparrow Passer melanurus adult males and females, flock perched in thorn bush, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape Province, South Africa, August

Kalahari Scrub-robin (Erythropygia paena) adult, standing on sand, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N. P
Kalahari Scrub-robin (Erythropygia paena) adult, standing on sand, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape Province, South Africa, August

Cape Turtle-dove (Streptopelia capicola) adults, flock drinking at waterhole, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N. P
Cape Turtle-dove (Streptopelia capicola) adults, flock drinking at waterhole, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape Province, South Africa, August

Yellow Canary (Serinus flaviventris) adult male, perched on branch, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N. P
Yellow Canary (Serinus flaviventris) adult male, perched on branch, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape Province, South Africa, August

Acacia Pied Barbet (Tricholaema leucomelas) adult, perched in acacia tree, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N. P
Acacia Pied Barbet (Tricholaema leucomelas) adult, perched in acacia tree, Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape Province, South Africa, August

Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) adult male, feeding, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N. P
Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) adult male, feeding, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Four-striped Grass Mouse (Rhabdomys pumilio) adult, feeding on flowers, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Cape Hare (Lepus capensis) adult, sitting on ground, spotlight at night, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis) adult, standing on ground, spotlit at night, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) young male, feeding, browsing on vegetation, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

African Wild Cat (Felis silvestris lybica) adult, standing on ground, spotlit at night, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Spotted Eagle-owl (Bubo africanus) adult, standing on ground, spotlit at night, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Crimson-breasted Gonolek (Laniarius atrococcineus) adult male, calling, perched on thorn tree, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) adult, close-up of backlit head and body, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Eastern Clapper Lark (Mirafra apiata fasciolata) adult, standing on ground, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Pile of quaders boulders weathered to quaders in Giant's Playground Giant's playground, Keetmanshoop, Nambia
SAS-82 Pile of quaders - boulders weathered to quaders in Giant's Playground Giant's playground, Keetmanshoop, Nambia

Bat-eared Fox - ears folded for concealment - Kalahari Desert - Southern Africa
ASW-2830 Bat-eared Fox - ears folded for concealment Kalahari Desert - Southern Africa Otocyon megalotis Alan J. S. Weaving contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Suricate / Meerkat - babysitter and young - Kalahari
CH-5808 Suricate / Meerkat - babysitter and young Kalahari, Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Spotted / Burchell's Sandgrouse - soaks up water for chicks - Kalahari - Africa
CH-3427 Spotted / Burchell's Sandgrouse - soaks up water for chicks Kalahari - Africa Pterocles burchelli Clem Haagner contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Africa, South Africa, Kalahari-Gemsbok National Park. Sunset over Kalahari Desert

Africa, South Africa, Madikwe Private Game Reserve. The African Wild Dog, also known as Painted Wolf or Cape Hunting Dog, re-introduced at Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa

Africa, Namibia, Namib Desert. Crest of Sand Dune

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) at water hole in Savuti Marsh

Botswana, Chobe National Park. Tall grass growing in Savuti Marsh during rainy season

Windpump in desert at sunset, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) juvenile, close-up of head, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults, group mobbing Puff Adder (Bitis arietans), Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults, fighting, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) young, at burrow entrance, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult and juvenile, close-up of heads, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, digging in sand, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults and young, group standing on hind legs, with researcher using weighing scales, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) juvenile, yawning, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, yawning, close-up of head, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, with porcupine quill stuck in side, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Africa, Botswana, Setting sun silhouettes Baobab Trees (Adansonia digitata) on Kubu Island on Makgadikgadi Pan in Kalahari Desert

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Elephant (Loxodonta africana) silhouetted by setting sun at Marabou Pan in Savuti Marsh

African Harrier-hawk - perched on branch, rear view 
CH-4522 African Harrier Hawk - perched on branch, rear view (Gymnogene) Kalahari Polyboroides typus Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lion - male approaching a female - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Kalahari - South Africa - Africa
KAT-787 Lion - male approaching a female Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Kalahari - South Africa - Africa Panthera leo Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The Kalahari, a mesmerizing desert in Botswana and South Africa, is home to an array of captivating wildlife. Picture No. 10877184 showcases the majestic male African Wild Dog roaming freely in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. In another frame, we witness a pack of meerkats on the edge of the Ntwetwe salt, their curious eyes scanning the vast expanse before them. As dawn breaks over the Kalahari, a Suricate or Meerkat basks in the early morning sun (Picture No. 11676042). These adorable creatures are not alone; they share this arid landscape with other remarkable beings like lions (Picture No. 12019724). A mating pair can be seen in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - their regal presence commanding respect. Nature's nurturing side unfolds as we witness Suricates acting as babysitters for their young ones (Picture No. 11676042). The mother and nursemaid diligently care for baby kittens amidst this harsh environment (Suricate / Meerkat - mother & nursemaid with baby kittens Kalahari Desert, Africa). The enchantment continues under a full moon that rises above ancient baobab trees (A full moon rises over a spectacular grove of ancient baobab trees). This celestial spectacle adds an ethereal touch to an already magical place. Lastly, we encounter yet another vigilant Suricate standing guard against any potential threats lurking nearby (Suricate-Meerkat-Standing guard Kalahari Desert-Kgalagadi National Park-South Africa) - always ready to protect its kin.