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  • Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) one year old male, hand-reared male in the Acebuche EXSITU rearing center. Once a week the lynxes are given an environmental enrichment program whereby toys of various descriptions and functions (often laced with blood and or meat) are given to them exercise and to prevent boredom. Also live quail are introduced into the cages which immediately stimulates a rapid chase and hunting response. <br />
El Acebuche Breeding Center, Matalascañas, Huelva. SPAIN<br />
RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br />
CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br />
Fewer than 200 animals in the wild. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br />
A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-08_52Iberian Lynx.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater<br />
GALAPAGOS, <br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141215_Galapagos_Sealion_underwate...jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater<br />
GALAPAGOS, <br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_underwate...jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater<br />
GALAPAGOS, <br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_underwate...jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater<br />
GALAPAGOS, <br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141215_Galapagos_Sealion_underwate...jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater<br />
GALAPAGOS, <br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141215_Galapagos_Sealion_underwate...jpg
  • Machiguenga Indians Bathing<br />
Timpia Community<br />
Lower Urubamba River. Amazon Rain Forest<br />
PERU.  South America
    112625 Machiguenga Indians Bathing.tif
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crossing Matlabas River.  Mountain backdrop.<br />
<br />
 Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130425_African_elephant_in_river_8...jpg
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crossing Matlabas River.  Mountain backdrop.<br />
<br />
 Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130425_African_elephant_in_river_9...jpg
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crossing Matlabas River.  Mountain backdrop.<br />
<br />
 Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130425_African_elephant_in_river_1...jpg
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crossing Matlabas River.  Mountain backdrop.<br />
<br />
 Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130425_African_elephant_in_river_5...jpg
  • Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Formerly all over Africa. Now absent from far north and south of range.
    20130407_Hippopotamus_27.jpg
  • Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Formerly all over Africa. Now absent from far north and south of range.
    20130407_Hippopotamus_18.jpg
  • Toad & banger<br />
Apatani Tribe<br />
Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh<br />
North East India
    20141103_Toad_&_banger_1.jpg
  • Dog on beach<br />
Little St Simon's Island, Barrier Islands, Georgia<br />
USA
    20140328_Dog_on_beach_9_©_Pete_Oxfor...jpg
  • Dog on beach<br />
Little St Simon's Island, Barrier Islands, Georgia<br />
USA
    20140328_Dog_on_beach_8_©_Pete_Oxfor...jpg
  • Dog on beach<br />
Little St Simon's Island, Barrier Islands, Georgia<br />
USA
    20140328_Dog_on_beach_6_©_Pete_Oxfor...jpg
  • Boy Somersaulting<br />
Essequibo River,<br />
Rupununi<br />
Guyana<br />
South America
    3GY416.jpg
  • Macushi boy<br />
Yupukari village<br />
Savannah, Rupununi<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    1SA1566 Macushi people.jpg
  • Macushi boy<br />
Yupukari village<br />
Savannah, Rupununi<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    1SA1568 Macushi people.jpg
  • Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Formerly all over Africa. Now absent from far north and south of range.
    20130407_Hippopotamus_30.jpg
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crossing Matlabas River.  Mountain backdrop.<br />
<br />
 Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout sub-Saharan Africa
    20130425_African_elephant_in_river_5...jpg
  • Machiguenga Indian Children playing in River<br />
Timpia Community, Lower Urubamba River<br />
Amazon Rain Forest, PERU.  South America
    109844 Machiguenga Indians.tif
  • White-fronted capuchin monkeys playing with local dog on the beach (Cebus albifrons) WILD MONKEY FORMING PART OF A TROOP LIVING IN THE JUNGLE TOWN OF PUERTO MISAHUALLI<br />
Puerto Misahualli, Amazon rain forest, ECUADOR, South America<br />
RANGE: Isolated areas in N Colobia, Venezuela and coastal Ecuador; and middle and upper Amazon Basin of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil - west of Rios negro and Tapajóz.<br />
These are diurnal monkeys with prehensile tails. They live at all levels of the forest, including the ground and feed on fruit, seeds and anthropods. They live in large troops.[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]<br />
Nikon D70<br />
Focal Length: 70mm<br />
Optimize Image: Custom<br />
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)<br />
Noise Reduction: OFF<br />
2005/01/22 10:15:26.1<br />
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority<br />
White Balance: Cloudy<br />
Tone Comp: Normal<br />
RAW (12-bit) Lossless<br />
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern<br />
AF Mode: AF-C<br />
Hue Adjustment: 0°<br />
Image Size:  Large (2000 x 3008)<br />
1/125 sec - F/4.5<br />
Flash Sync Mode: Slow Sync<br />
Saturation:  Normal<br />
Exposure Comp.: -0.3 EV<br />
Auto Flash Mode: Built-in TTL<br />
Sharpening: None<br />
Lens: 35-70mm F/2.8 D<br />
Sensitivity: ISO 400<br />
Auto Flash Comp: -2.7 EV<br />
Image Comment:                                     <br />
[#End of Shooting Data Section]
    22635_White-fronted_capuchins.jpg
  • White-fronted capuchin monkeys on the beach (Cebus albifrons) WILD MONKEY FORMING PART OF A TROOP LIVING IN THE JUNGLE TOWN OF PUERTO MISAHUALLI<br />
Puerto Misahualli, Amazon rain forest, ECUADOR, South America<br />
RANGE: Isolated areas in N Colobia, Venezuela and coastal Ecuador; and middle and upper Amazon Basin of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil - west of Rios negro and Tapajóz.<br />
These are diurnal monkeys with prehensile tails. They live at all levels of the forest, including the ground and feed on fruit, seeds and anthropods. They live in large troops.[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]<br />
Nikon D70<br />
Focal Length: 70mm<br />
Optimize Image: Custom<br />
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)<br />
Noise Reduction: OFF<br />
2005/01/22 10:15:26.1<br />
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority<br />
White Balance: Cloudy<br />
Tone Comp: Normal<br />
RAW (12-bit) Lossless<br />
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern<br />
AF Mode: AF-C<br />
Hue Adjustment: 0°<br />
Image Size:  Large (2000 x 3008)<br />
1/125 sec - F/4.5<br />
Flash Sync Mode: Slow Sync<br />
Saturation:  Normal<br />
Exposure Comp.: -0.3 EV<br />
Auto Flash Mode: Built-in TTL<br />
Sharpening: None<br />
Lens: 35-70mm F/2.8 D<br />
Sensitivity: ISO 400<br />
Auto Flash Comp: -2.7 EV<br />
Image Comment:                                     <br />
[#End of Shooting Data Section]
    22467_White-fronted_capuchins.jpg
  • Beach & Atlantic Ocean<br />
East coast<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    20151218_Beach_&_Atlantic_Ocean_805.jpg
  • Antandroy children body-surfing in the waves with home-made boogie board made from wood.  Lavanono fishing village, south coast of MADAGASCAR
    MA5649 Boys body-surfing.NEF
  • Antandroy child body-surfing in the waves with home-made boogie board made from wood.  Lavanono fishing village, south coast of MADAGASCAR
    MA5644 Boy body-surfing.NEF
  • Huaorani Indian chid - Romelia Andy playing with hunted peccary. Gabaro Community. Yasuni National Park.<br />
Amazon rainforest, ECUADOR.  South America<br />
The children play with the dead animals that their fathers bring in from hunting. Romelia is even picking off the ticks.<br />
This Indian tribe were basically uncontacted until 1956 when missionaries from the Summer Institute of Linguistics made contact with them. However there are still some groups from the tribe that remain uncontacted.  They are known as the Tagaeri & Taromenani. Traditionally these Indians were very hostile and killed many people who tried to enter into their territory. Their territory is in the Yasuni National Park which is now also being exploited for oil.
    GA1984 Huaorani child & peccary.jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) on the Dock<br />
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    TG70_Galapagos_Sealion.tif
  • Lava heron (Butorides sundevalli) & Sally lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus)<br />
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO THE ISLANDS<br />
These herons feed in the characteristic fashion of a 'sit and wait' predator. They eat small crustaceans like Sally lightfoot crabs. They lay one egg in a rocky crevice or in mangrove strands.<br />
Sally Lightfoot crabs are the scavengers of the coast. They feed on anything from sealion placenta to other crustaceans. They play an important role in keeping the shores clear of organic detritus.<br />
Santiago (James Island) Galapagos Islands
    GC279__Lava_heron_&_crabs.tif
  • Marine iguanas (Amblyrhyncus cristatus) and Galapagos sealions (Zalophus wollebaeki)<br />
Punta Suarez, Española (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Marine iguans are Endemic to Galapagos. They are the only true marine lizard in the world. On Hood Island they are more colourful than other islands.<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    GC61_Marine_iguanas_&_sealions.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) on the waterfront with Domestic Dogs. (Sealions can contract canine diseases)<br />
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    TG65_Galapagos_Sealion_&_Dogs.tif
  • Galapagos sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) bull feeding on Yellow-finned tuna (Thunnus albacares)<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individuals in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    GC305_Galapagos_sealion_feeding.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)<br />
Isabela Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individuals in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    3G0549_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individuals in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    1G5555_Galapagos_Sealion.tif
  • Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus)<br />
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
These crabs are the scavengers of the coast. They feed on anything from sealion placenta to other crustaceans. They play an important role in keeping the shores clear of organic detritus.
    1G1428_Sally_Lightfoot_Crab.tif
  • Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus)<br />
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
These crabs are the scavengers of the coast. They feed on anything from sealion placenta to other crustaceans. They play an important role in keeping the shores clear of organic detritus.
    1G1433_Sally_Lightfoot_Crab.tif
  • Galapagos sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater<br />
Española or Hood Island, Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individuals in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    GC824_Galapagos_Sealion.tif
  • Galapagos sealions (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater<br />
Española or Hood Island, Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individuals in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    GC783_Galapagos_Sealions.tif
  • Galapagos sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater<br />
Española or Hood Island, Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individuals in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    GC838_Galapagos_Sealion.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)<br />
Floreana Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individuals in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    3G0184 Galapagos Sealion.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) on the waterfront with Domestic Dogs. (Sealions can contract canine diseases)<br />
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    TG62_Galapagos_Sealion_&_Dogs.tif
  • Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) Large pod seen from the air near Mombo on Chief's Island.<br />
Okavango Delta. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa.<br />
Aquatic mammals who come out onto land at night to graze on grass. They play an important role in keeping river channals open. May stay submerged under water for up to 8 minutes. An adult animal does not usually have any major enemies except in areas where there is very little grass and they have to walk long distances to find food. Their weakened condition may then render them vulnerable to lion or hyaena. They can also migrate seasonally to rain filled pans to allow access to grazing areas.
    BB06_Hippopotamus.jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) on the waterfront with Domestic Dogs. (Sealions can contract canine diseases)<br />
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    TG62_Galapagos_Sealion_&_Dogs.jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) on the waterfront with Domestic Dogs. (Sealions can contract canine diseases)<br />
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
    TG65_Galapagos_Sealion_&_Dogs.jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...jpg
  • Huaorani Indian chid - Romelia Andy holding hunted toucans. Gabaro Community. Yasuni National Park.<br />
Amazon rainforest, ECUADOR.  South America<br />
The children play with the dead animals that their fathers bring in from hunting.<br />
This Indian tribe were basically uncontacted until 1956 when missionaries from the Summer Institute of Linguistics made contact with them. However there are still some groups from the tribe that remain uncontacted.  They are known as the Tagaeri & Taromenani. Traditionally these Indians were very hostile and killed many people who tried to enter into their territory. Their territory is in the Yasuni National Park which is now also being exploited for oil.
    GA1947 Huaorani child & toucans.jpg
  • Huaorani Indian child holding hunted Dusky Titi Monkey (Callicebus moloch). Gabaro Community. Yasuni National Park.<br />
Amazon rainforest, ECUADOR.  South America<br />
The children often inspect and play with the hunted animals brought into the community.<br />
This Indian tribe were basically uncontacted until 1956 when missionaries from the Summer Institute of Linguistics made contact with them. However there are still some groups from the tribe that remain uncontacted.  They are known as the Tagaeri. Traditionally these Indians were very hostile and killed many people who tried to enter into their territory. Their territory is in the Yasuni National Park which is now also being exploited for oil.
    GA188 Huaorani child & monkey.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY256 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY490 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY259 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY260 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY362 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY366 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY416 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY442 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY460 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY445 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Children playing in River<br />
Essequibo River<br />
Iwokrama Forest Reserve<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY450 Children playing in River.jpg
  • Huaorani Indian children playing with pet scarlet macaws (Ara macao). Gabaro Community. Yasuni National Park.<br />
Amazon rainforest, ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Megatowe took the macaws as chicks from the nest and hand reared them - even feeding them from his mouth.<br />
This Indian tribe were basically uncontacted until 1956 when missionaries from the Summer Institute of Linguistics made contact with them. However there are still some groups from the tribe that remain uncontacted.  They are known as the Tagaeri and Taramanani. Traditionally these Indians were very hostile and killed many people who tried to enter into their territory. Their territory is in the Yasuni National Park which is now also being exploited for oil.
    GA831 Huaorani & pet macaws.jpg
  • Vezo (Fishing people) children playing on the beach with their model pirogues. Vezo are also known as Vezo-Sakalava as they are not generally recognised as a separate tribe but a clan of the Sakalava. They live on the coast in the region of Morondava in the west to Faux Cap in the south. They are mainly fishermen. They are also known for their tombs, which are graves dug into the ground surrounded by wooden palisages, the main posts of which are crowned by erotic wooden carved figures.<br />
Beheloka Vezo fishing village.  South-western MADAGASCAR
    MA6036 Vezo child & model pirogue.NEF
  • Vezo (Fishing people) children playing on the beach with their model pirogues. Vezo are also known as Vezo-Sakalava as they are not generally recognised as a separate tribe but a clan of the Sakalava. They live on the coast in the region of Morondava in the west to Faux Cap in the south. They are mainly fishermen. They are also known for their tombs, which are graves dug into the ground surrounded by wooden palisages, the main posts of which are crowned by erotic wooden carved figures.<br />
Beheloka Vezo fishing village.  South-western MADAGASCAR
    MA6044 Vezo child & model pirogue.NEF
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