Vulnerable Animals Collection

Close-up of a plains zebra looking at the camera through bushes, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a plains zebra (Equus quagga - formerly Equus burchellii) eyeing the camera through the bushes in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Extreme close-up of the striped fur and mane of a plains zebra, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Extreme close-up of the striped fur and mane of a plains zebra (Equus quagga - formerly Equus burchellii) in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Portrait of a Burchells zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) standing on a grassy bank on the savanna at the Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, turning and looking round; Grumeti, Tanzania

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) crossing ice in Arctic; Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Northern Norway

Portrait of a lion, (Panthera leo) walking towards the camera along a grassy track in Kleins Camp; Serengeti, Tanzania

Portrait of two lion cubs (Panthera leo) looking out from a tree; Serengeti, Tanzania

Close-up of a lion (Panthera leo), head shot portrait of of a male animal looking out into the savanna at sunrise; Serengeti, Tanzania

Close-up of a leopard (Panthera pardus) lifting its paw walking down a branch at the Kicheche Bush Camp; Masai Mara, Kenya

Close-up of a cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), head and shoulders portrait of a female animal looking out into the savanna in the Serengeti; Tanzania

Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), Mother animal with young cubs resting on a mound in the grassy savanna at the Grumeti Game Reserve; Tanzania

Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) crossing a dirt road in the forest; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Two southern giraffes standing in the golden long grass at the Gabus Game Ranch, Namibia
Portrait of two southern giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) looking at the camera and standing in the golden long grass on the savanna at sunrise on the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi

Close-up of a lioness lying down in the golden long grass in the Etosha National Park, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a lioness (Panthera leo) lying down in the golden long grass on the savanna in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

African bush elephants drinking at waterhole, Etosha National Park, Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia
Panorama of two African bush elephants (Loxodonta africana) drinking at waterhole at the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Hartmanns mountain zebra and foal standing in the shade, Gabus Game Ranch, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Close-up portrait of an adult Hartmanns mountain zebra (Equus zebra hartmannae) eyeing the camera while standing in the shade with a foal at the Gabus Game Ranch at sunrise; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

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In the heart of Etosha National Park, Namibia, a plains zebra gazes at the camera through the dense bushes. Its eyes reflect both curiosity and vulnerability, reminding us of the delicate balance these animals face in their natural habitat. Zooming in closer, we find ourselves captivated by the intricate patterns adorning its fur and majestic mane. The extreme close-up reveals every stripe and contour, highlighting the unique beauty that makes this species so enchanting. On a grassy bank in Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Tanzania, a Burchell's zebra stands tall against the savanna backdrop. It turns its head to survey its surroundings with caution—a reminder of how vulnerable these creatures are amidst ever-changing landscapes. In Svalbard, Northern Norway, an awe-inspiring polar bear gracefully crosses icy terrain. This magnificent creature symbolizes not only strength but also fragility as it navigates through shrinking habitats due to climate change. A lion confidently walks towards us along a grassy track in Kleins Camp, Serengeti. Its regal presence is undeniable; however, even kings of the jungle can be susceptible to threats posed by human encroachment on their territories. Peering out from a tree branch in Serengeti, Tanzania, two lion cubs exude innocence and playfulness. Yet behind those innocent eyes lies vulnerability—the future leaders of their pride relying on our commitment to protect them for generations to come. At sunrise in Serengeti, Tanzania, a male lion fixes his gaze into the vast savanna landscape. A close-up shot captures his powerful yet contemplative expression—reminding us that even mighty predators have vulnerabilities too. Walking down a branch at Kicheche Bush Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, a leopard lifts its paw delicately. The intense focus captured here showcases both grace and vulnerability within this elusive feline's world.