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  • Canoe & Park Guard<br />
Jai Bhoralli River<br />
Nameri Wildlife Reserve<br />
Assam<br />
North East India
    20141109_Canoe_&_Park_Guard_29.jpg
  • Canoe & Park Guard<br />
Jai Bhoralli River & Mount Gorichand<br />
Nameri Wildlife Reserve<br />
Assam<br />
North East India
    20141109_Canoe_&_Park_Guard_14.jpg
  • Canoe & Park Guard<br />
Jai Bhoralli River<br />
Nameri Wildlife Reserve<br />
Assam<br />
North East India
    20141108_Canoe_&_Park_Guard_7.jpg
  • Canoe & Park Guard<br />
Jai Bhoralli River<br />
Nameri Wildlife Reserve<br />
Assam<br />
North East India
    20141108_Canoe_&_Park_Guard_2.jpg
  • Scenery Slagbaai National Park<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Shallow & mid-range coral reefs, walls and rocky areas. <br />
Florida, Bahamas & Caribbean.
    BN2622 Scenery Slagbaai National Par...jpg
  • Road in park<br />
Chimborazo Volcano (Highest mountain in Ecuador) in distance<br />
Andes<br />
ECUADOR, South America
    20160820_Road_in_park_581.tif
  • Canoe & Park Guard<br />
Jai Bhoralli River<br />
Nameri Wildlife Reserve<br />
Assam<br />
North East India
    20141109_Canoe_&_Park_Guard_31.jpg
  • Road in park<br />
Chimborazo Volcano (Highest mountain in Ecuador) in distance<br />
Andes<br />
ECUADOR, South America
    20160820_Road_in_park_588.tif
  • Galapagos National Park Sign.<br />
Isabela Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    1G8747_Galapagos_National_Park_Sign.tif
  • Pantanal National Park<br />
BRAZIL<br />
South America
    1084921 Pantanal N.P.tif
  • Pantanal National Park<br />
BRAZIL<br />
South America
    1084921 Pantanal N.P.tif
  • African Parks Vehicles<br />
Mbomo<br />
Odzala - Kokoua National Park<br />
Republic of Congo (Congo - Brazzaville)<br />
AFRICA
    20130530_African_Parks_Vehicles_13_©...jpg
  • African Parks Vehicles<br />
Mbomo<br />
Odzala - Kokoua National Park<br />
Republic of Congo (Congo - Brazzaville)<br />
AFRICA
    20130530_African_Parks_Vehicles_12_©...jpg
  • African Parks Vehicles<br />
Mbomo<br />
Odzala - Kokoua National Park<br />
Republic of Congo (Congo - Brazzaville)<br />
AFRICA
    20130530_African_Parks_Vehicles_11_©...jpg
  • Hanuman Langur or Black-faced, Common or Grey Langur (Presbytis entellus) Ranthambhore National Park. Rajasthan. INDIA. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Forests, from plains up to 3,600 meters elevations in the Himalaya, open areas, villages and towns of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and N. Pakistan. In Ranthambhore they are often found around the Fort area.<br />
They are more arboreal than the Rhesus Macaque that inhabitats similar areas. They do however spend a considerable time on the ground foraging and visiting salt licks. Hanuman langurs are diurnal although most active early mornings and late afternoons. They walk and run on all four feet, leap with hind limbs and land on fore and hind limbs. They fequently  associate with chital deer and Rhesus macaques. Feed on shoots, leaves, flowers, buds and fruit and occasionally raid crops.<br />
STATUS: Abundant but Protected in the Hindu regions as it is regarded as the Monkey-God, Hanuman, from the Hindu epic, Ramayana, hence the name.<br />
Ranthambhore National Park was established as a sanctuary in 1955 as a tiger reserve in 1973 and a national park in 1981. The park is dominated by the ruins of the 1,000 year-old Ranthambhore Fort.
    IND963_Hanuman_Langur.tif
  • Hanuman Langur or Black-faced, Common or Grey Langur (Presbytis entellus) and Pilgrims in Ranthambhore National Park. Rajasthan. INDIA. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Forests, from plains up to 3,600 meters elevations in the Himalaya, open areas, villages and towns of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and N. Pakistan. In Ranthambhore they are often found around the Fort area.<br />
They are more arboreal than the Rhesus Macaque that inhabitats similar areas. They do however spend a considerable time on the ground foraging and visiting salt licks. Hanuman langurs are diurnal although most active early mornings and late afternoons. They walk and run on all four feet, leap with hind limbs and land on fore and hind limbs. They fequently  associate with chital deer and Rhesus macaques. Feed on shoots, leaves, flowers, buds and fruit and occasionally raid crops.<br />
STATUS: Abundant but Protected in the Hindu regions as it is regarded as the Monkey-God, Hanuman, from the Hindu epic, Ramayana, hence the name.<br />
Ranthambhore National Park was established as a sanctuary in 1955 as a tiger reserve in 1973 and a national park in 1981. The park is dominated by the ruins of the 1,000 year-old Ranthambhore Fort.
    IND931_Hanuman_Langur.tif
  • Checkered Keelback (Xenochrophis piscator) Ranthambhore National Park. Rajasthan. INDIA. <br />
Common fresh water snake that feeds mainly on frogs, fish and tadpoles. Will feign death when attacked by predator. Egg laying snake with clutch varying from 8 - 91 eggs. Will errect and flatten forebody prior to striking.<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Throughout Indian Subcontinent as well as Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka<br />
STATUS: Abundant.<br />
Ranthambhore National Park was established as a sanctuary in 1955 as a tiger reserve in 1973 and a national park in 1981. The park is dominated by the ruins of the 1,000 year-old Ranthambhore Fort.
    IND1035_Checkered_Keelback.tif
  • Hanuman Langur or Black-faced, Common or Grey Langur (Presbytis entellus) Ranthambhore National Park. Rajasthan. INDIA. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Forests, from plains up to 3,600 meters elevations in the Himalaya, open areas, villages and towns of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and N. Pakistan. In Ranthambhore they are often found around the Fort area.<br />
They are more arboreal than the Rhesus Macaque that inhabitats similar areas. They do however spend a considerable time on the ground foraging and visiting salt licks. Hanuman langurs are diurnal although most active early mornings and late afternoons. They walk and run on all four feet, leap with hind limbs and land on fore and hind limbs. They fequently  associate with chital deer and Rhesus macaques. Feed on shoots, leaves, flowers, buds and fruit and occasionally raid crops.<br />
STATUS: Abundant but Protected in the Hindu regions as it is regarded as the Monkey-God, Hanuman, from the Hindu epic, Ramayana, hence the name.<br />
Ranthambhore National Park was established as a sanctuary in 1955 as a tiger reserve in 1973 and a national park in 1981. The park is dominated by the ruins of the 1,000 year-old Ranthambhore Fort.
    IND950_Hanuman_Langur.jpg
  • Confiscated leopard skin<br />
Mbomo African Park's Congo Headquarters<br />
Odzala - Kokoua National Park<br />
Republic of Congo (Congo - Brazzaville)<br />
AFRICA
    20130529_Confiscated leopard skin_84.tif
  • Hanuman Langur or Black-faced, Common or Grey Langur (Presbytis entellus) Ranthambhore National Park. Rajasthan. INDIA. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Forests, from plains up to 3,600 meters elevations in the Himalaya, open areas, villages and towns of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and N. Pakistan. In Ranthambhore they are often found around the Fort area.<br />
They are more arboreal than the Rhesus Macaque that inhabitats similar areas. They do however spend a considerable time on the ground foraging and visiting salt licks. Hanuman langurs are diurnal although most active early mornings and late afternoons. They walk and run on all four feet, leap with hind limbs and land on fore and hind limbs. They fequently  associate with chital deer and Rhesus macaques. Feed on shoots, leaves, flowers, buds and fruit and occasionally raid crops.<br />
STATUS: Abundant but Protected in the Hindu regions as it is regarded as the Monkey-God, Hanuman, from the Hindu epic, Ramayana, hence the name.<br />
Ranthambhore National Park was established as a sanctuary in 1955 as a tiger reserve in 1973 and a national park in 1981. The park is dominated by the ruins of the 1,000 year-old Ranthambhore Fort.
    IND994_Hanuman_Langur.tif
  • Faunal Bi-passes built under the road for animals to connect between various area of the park. This has reduced road kills in animals like the Iberian Lynx.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-09_36Faunal Bipasses.tif
  • Fruit cultivaton some legal others illegally inside the National Park<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_2Fruit Farms.tif
  • El Rocío or The Pilgrimage. An annual pilgrimage where the Virgin of El Rocío - the patron Saint of Almonte Town is celebrated. Religious Brotherhoods gather in their towns and then descend on El Rocío Town from all points of the compass traversing on traditional routes the protected areass of Doñana National Park. Up to one million people are involved in this pilgrimage arriving in covered horse-drawn wagons, large caravans pulled by tractors, 4x4 vehicles and trucks and even on foot or horseback. <br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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
    2AN1147 The Pilgrimage.tif
  • El Rocío or The Pilgrimage. An annual pilgrimage where the Virgin of El Rocío - the patron Saint of Almonte Town is celebrated. Religious Brotherhoods gather in their towns and then descend on El Rocío Town from all points of the compass traversing on traditional routes the protected areass of Doñana National Park. Up to one million people are involved in this pilgrimage arriving in covered horse-drawn wagons, large caravans pulled by tractors, 4x4 vehicles and trucks and even on foot or horseback. <br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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
    2AN1178 The Pilgrimage.tif
  • El Rocío or The Pilgrimage. An annual pilgrimage where the Virgin of El Rocío - the patron Saint of Almonte Town is celebrated. Religious Brotherhoods gather in their towns and then descend on El Rocío Town from all points of the compass traversing on traditional routes the protected areass of Doñana National Park. Up to one million people are involved in this pilgrimage arriving in covered horse-drawn wagons, large caravans pulled by tractors, 4x4 vehicles and trucks and even on foot or horseback. <br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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
    2AN1153 The Pilgrimage.tif
  • Hanuman Langur or Black-faced, Common or Grey Langur (Presbytis entellus) Ranthambhore National Park. Rajasthan. INDIA. <br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Forests, from plains up to 3,600 meters elevations in the Himalaya, open areas, villages and towns of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and N. Pakistan. In Ranthambhore they are often found around the Fort area.<br />
They are more arboreal than the Rhesus Macaque that inhabitats similar areas. They do however spend a considerable time on the ground foraging and visiting salt licks. Hanuman langurs are diurnal although most active early mornings and late afternoons. They walk and run on all four feet, leap with hind limbs and land on fore and hind limbs. They fequently  associate with chital deer and Rhesus macaques. Feed on shoots, leaves, flowers, buds and fruit and occasionally raid crops.<br />
STATUS: Abundant but Protected in the Hindu regions as it is regarded as the Monkey-God, Hanuman, from the Hindu epic, Ramayana, hence the name.<br />
Ranthambhore National Park was established as a sanctuary in 1955 as a tiger reserve in 1973 and a national park in 1981. The park is dominated by the ruins of the 1,000 year-old Ranthambhore Fort.
    IND994_Hanuman_Langur.jpg
  • Sand Dunes encroaching on Pine Trees (Pinus sp.) & Marram Grass (Ammophila arenaria)<br />
These are mobile sand dunes within the National Park. Initially formed on the beach the southwesterly winds pile up small mounds of sand around an obstacle or plant which as it accumulates becomes unstable and is progressively blown inland forming larger and larger dunes<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-13_196-Dunes & Plants.jpg
  • Sand Dunes encroaching on Pine Trees (Pinus sp.) & Marram Grass (Ammophila arenaria)<br />
These are mobile sand dunes within the National Park. Initially formed on the beach the southwesterly winds pile up small mounds of sand around an obstacle or plant which as it accumulates becomes unstable and is progressively blown inland forming larger and larger dunes<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_118-Dunes & Plants.jpg
  • Sand Dunes with Marram Grass (Ammophila arenaria) <br />
These are mobile sand dunes within the National Park. Initially formed on the beach the southwesterly winds pile up small mounds of sand around an obstacle or plant which as it accumulates becomes unstable and is progressively blown inland forming larger and larger dunes<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_54-Dunes & Plants.jpg
  • Sand Dune with Red Deer Tracks & Marram Grass (Ammophila arenaria)<br />
These are mobile sand dunes within the National Park. Initially formed on the beach the southwesterly winds pile up small mounds of sand around an obstacle or plant which as it accumulates becomes unstable and is progressively blown inland forming larger and larger dunes<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_5-Dunes & Tracks.jpg
  • Sand Dune with Red Deer Tracks & Marram Grass (Ammophila arenaria)<br />
These are mobile sand dunes within the National Park. Initially formed on the beach the southwesterly winds pile up small mounds of sand around an obstacle or plant which as it accumulates becomes unstable and is progressively blown inland forming larger and larger dunes<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_20-Dunes & Tracks.jpg
  • Faunal Bi-passes built under the road for animals to connect between various area of the park. This has reduced road kills in animals like the Iberian Lynx.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-09_36Faunal Bipasses.jpg
  • Confiscated leopard skin<br />
Mbomo African Park's Congo Headquarters<br />
Odzala - Kokoua National Park<br />
Republic of Congo (Congo - Brazzaville)<br />
AFRICA
    20130529_Confiscated leopard skin_84...jpg
  • Confiscated poached elephant tusk<br />
Mbomo African Park's Congo Headquarters<br />
Odzala - Kokoua National Park<br />
Republic of Congo (Congo - Brazzaville)<br />
AFRICA
    20130529_Confiscated_poached_elephan...jpg
  • Marsupial Frog (Gastrotheca turnerorum), a newly discovered species, Podocarpus National Park, Ecuador
    Minden_00446057_Gastrotheca_turneror...jpg
  • Marsupial Frog (Gastrotheca turnerorum), a newly discovered species, Podocarpus National Park, Ecuador
    Minden_00446060_Gastrotheca_turneror...jpg
  • Tourism<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-02_1Tourism.tif
  • Life Lince (lynx) field technician, Leonardo Fernandez Pena restocking a Wild Rabbit breeding enclosure. The idea of the enclosure is to augment rabbit densities in areas where they are below threshold for lynx sustainability. Within the breeding enclosure are artificial (lynx proof) rabbit dens which vastly increase carrying  capacity of rabbits. The enclosure is surrounded by a predator-proof fence overwhich the lynx can jump, but through which rabbit predators such as foxes, badgers, mongoose or wild boar cannot pass. <br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_19Rabit Restocking.tif
  • Life Lince (lynx) field technician, Leonardo Fernandez Pena radio tracking a collared Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_22Radio Tracking.tif
  • Life Lince (lynx) field technicians, Leonardo Fernandez Pena & ? restocking a Wild Rabbit breeding enclosure. The idea of the enclosure is to augment rabbit densities in areas where they are below threshold for lynx sustainability. Within the breeding enclosure are artificial (lynx proof) rabbit dens which vastly increase carrying  capacity of rabbits. The enclosure is surrounded by a predator-proof fence overwhich the lynx can jump, but through which rabbit predators such as foxes, badgers, mongoose or wild boar cannot pass. <br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_29Rabit Restocking.tif
  • European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) the diet of the Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) at a'Rabbitat' or artificial rabbit den within a wild rabbit breeding enclosure. The idea of the enclosures is to augment rabbit densities in areas where they are below threshold for lynx sustainability. Within the breeding enclosure are artificial (lynx proof) rabbit dens which vastly increase carrying  capacity of rabbits. The enclosure is surrounded by a predator-proof fence overwhich the lynx can jump, but through which rabbit predators such as foxes, badgers, mongoose or wild boar cannot pass. <br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_11Rabitat.tif
  • Pine Trees (Pinus sp.)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_10-Pines.tif
  • Pine Trees (Pinus sp.)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_8-Pines.tif
  • Lynx warning traffic signs<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-06_31Lynx Road Sign.tif
  • Life Lince (lynx) field technician, Jose Antonio Boñer Diaz radio tracking a collared Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-12_38Radio Tracking.tif
  • Cork trees (Quercus suber) and Wild Olive (Olea ueropaea var. sylvestris) with a rich abundance of natural underbush made up of Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus, Fillirea (Phyllirea angustifolia), strawberry tree (Arbutus uneda), Myrtle (Myrtus communis) and Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum)<br />
These areas are some of the best examples of natural vegetation which have almost disappeared from the area.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-12_49Cork Forest.tif
  • Humorous Traffic Signs erected by Doñana Biological Station.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-13_43Road Sign.tif
  • Humorous Traffic Signs erected by Doñana Biological Station.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-13_40Road Sign.tif
  • Life Lince (lynx) field technician, Rafa radio tracking a collared Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-13_47Radio Tracking.tif
  • Pine Tree (Pinus sp.) extraction for commercial use.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-30_70-Pine Extraction.tif
  • Baudrier's chameleon (Furcifer balteatus) FEMALE. Occurs in the eastern rain forest from Ranomafana National Park to Andohahela National Park. MADAGASCAR.<br />
This species is large with a length of 35cm and has divergent nasal appendages and a bold diagonal stripe present on each flank extending from behind the occiput to the inguinal region. Males are duller than females with white and green alternated stripes. <br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tail.  The Calumma group is highly arboreal, thus the prehenile tail as well as having opposable, fused fingers to grip onto branches. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Furcifer balteatus is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8598_Baudrier's_chameleon.jpg
  • Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber)<br />
about 25,000-30,000 flamingos over winter in Doñana but very few breed there as the wetlands dry up before the chicks are completely grown.<br />
Lagoon & Dunes<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-13_77GreaterFlamingos.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_34Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Cork trees (Quercus suber) and Wild Olive (Olea ueropaea var. sylvestris) with a rich abundance of natural underbush made up of Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus, Fillirea (Phyllirea angustifolia), strawberry tree (Arbutus uneda), Myrtle (Myrtus communis) and Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum)<br />
These areas are some of the best examples of natural vegetation which have almost disappeared from the area.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-09_25Cork Forest.jpg
  • Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber)<br />
about 25,000-30,000 flamingos over winter in Doñana but very few breed there as the wetlands dry up before the chicks are completely grown.<br />
Marsh in El Rocío Town<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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_157GreaterFlamingos.jpg
  • Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber)<br />
about 25,000-30,000 flamingos over winter in Doñana but very few breed there as the wetlands dry up before the chicks are completely grown.<br />
Marsh in El Rocío Town<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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_135GreaterFlamingos.jpg
  • Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)<br />
about 25,000-30,000 flamingos over winter in Doñana but very few breed there as the wetlands dry up before the chicks are completely grown.<br />
Marsh in El Rocío Town<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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_91Greater Flamingo.jpg
  • Long-horned Beetle (Agapanthia ? sp)<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-06_8Lg-horned Beetle.jpg
  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.<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-2009-05-03_28White Storks.jpg
  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.<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-2009-05-03_26White Storks.jpg
  • Tourism<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-02_1Tourism.jpg
  • Cork trees (Quercus suber) and Wild Olive (Olea ueropaea var. sylvestris) with a rich abundance of natural underbush made up of Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus, Fillirea (Phyllirea angustifolia), strawberry tree (Arbutus uneda), Myrtle (Myrtus communis) and Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum)<br />
These areas are some of the best examples of natural vegetation which have almost disappeared from the area.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-13_75Cork Forest.jpg
  • Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber)<br />
about 25,000-30,000 flamingos over winter in Doñana but very few breed there as the wetlands dry up before the chicks are completely grown.<br />
Lagoon & Dunes<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-13_20GreaterFlamingos.jpg
  • European Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster)<br />
Breed in Southern Europe & North Africa & Western Asia. It is strongly migratory wintering in tropical Africa, India & Sri Lanka. They feed on insects, mainly bees, wasps and hornets caught on the wing. Eat up to 250 bees a day, removing sting by hitting them repeatedly on the ground. They nest on sandy banks usually near water.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-13_8Euro. Bee-eaters.jpg
  • European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)<br />
Breed in Southern Europe & North Africa & Western Asia. It is strongly migratory wintering in tropical Africa, India & Sri Lanka. They feed on insects, mainly bees, wasps and hornets caught on the wing. Eat up to 250 bees a day, removing sting by hitting them repeatedly on the ground. They nest on sandy banks usually near water.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-13_7Europ. Bee-eater.jpg
  • Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)<br />
about 25,000-30,000 flamingos over winter in Doñana but very few breed there as the wetlands dry up before the chicks are completely grown.<br />
Marsh in El Rocío Town<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-12_99Greater Flamingo.jpg
  • Black Kite (Milvus migrans)  A diurnal bird of prey that feeds of small mammals, bird and fish.<br />
RANGE: Temperate & tropical Eurasia & Australia.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-12-1-Black Kite.jpg
  • Cork trees (Quercus suber) and Wild Olive (Olea ueropaea var. sylvestris) with a rich abundance of natural underbush made up of Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus, Fillirea (Phyllirea angustifolia), strawberry tree (Arbutus uneda), Myrtle (Myrtus communis) and Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum)<br />
These areas are some of the best examples of natural vegetation which have almost disappeared from the area.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-12_49Cork Forest.jpg
  • Little Owl (Athene noctua)<br />
RANGE: Temperate part of Europe, Asia e to Korea & n Africa. Introduced to UK in 19th century & now naturalised. Also introduced to South Island of New Zealand.<br />
They are diurnal & perch prominently during the day. Feed on insects, earthworms, amphibians and small birds and mammals.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-12_41Little Owl.jpg
  • Pine Trees (Pinus sp.)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-12_22-Pines.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_98Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-09_53Spoonbill.jpg
  • Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber)<br />
about 25,000-30,000 flamingos over winter in Doñana but very few breed there as the wetlands dry up before the chicks are completely grown.<br />
Marsh in El Rocío Town<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-09_149GreaterFlamingos.jpg
  • Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber)<br />
about 25,000-30,000 flamingos over winter in Doñana but very few breed there as the wetlands dry up before the chicks are completely grown.<br />
Marsh in El Rocío Town<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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_156GreaterFlamingos.jpg
  • Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)<br />
about 25,000-30,000 flamingos over winter in Doñana but very few breed there as the wetlands dry up before the chicks are completely grown.<br />
Marsh in El Rocío Town<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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_93Greater Flamingo.jpg
  • Spiny Thrift (Armeria pungens) growning on the dunes.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-07_77-Dunes & Plants.jpg
  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.<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-2009-05-03_34White Storks.jpg
  • Pine Trees (Pinus sp.)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-02_58-Pines.jpg
  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.<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-2009-05-03_3White Storks.jpg
  • Life Lince (lynx) field technicians, Leonardo Fernandez Pena & ? restocking a Wild Rabbit breeding enclosure. The idea of the enclosure is to augment rabbit densities in areas where they are below threshold for lynx sustainability. Within the breeding enclosure are artificial (lynx proof) rabbit dens which vastly increase carrying  capacity of rabbits. The enclosure is surrounded by a predator-proof fence overwhich the lynx can jump, but through which rabbit predators such as foxes, badgers, mongoose or wild boar cannot pass. <br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_29Rabit Restocking.jpg
  • Lynx warning traffic signs<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-03_14Lynx Road Sign.jpg
  • Life Lince (lynx) field technician, Leonardo Fernandez Pena radio tracking a collared Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_37Radio Tracking.jpg
  • European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) the diet of the Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) at a'Rabbitat' or artificial rabbit den within a wild rabbit breeding enclosure. The idea of the enclosures is to augment rabbit densities in areas where they are below threshold for lynx sustainability. Within the breeding enclosure are artificial (lynx proof) rabbit dens which vastly increase carrying  capacity of rabbits. The enclosure is surrounded by a predator-proof fence overwhich the lynx can jump, but through which rabbit predators such as foxes, badgers, mongoose or wild boar cannot pass. <br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_1Rabitat.jpg
  • Life Lince (lynx) field technician, Leonardo Fernandez Pena radio tracking a collared Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_13Radio Tracking.jpg
  • Lynx warning traffic signs<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-03_10Lynx Road Sign.jpg
  • Tiger (Panthera tigris) male. Ranthambore National Park. Rajasthan. INDIA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Forests and grasslands up to 3,000 meters elevation and mangrove swamps of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.<br />
Tigers are mainly nocturnal but do move around at dawn and dusk. They tend to be shy and retiring and are usually solitary but during breeding times are found in pairs. Cubs stay with their mother for up to 3 years. Tigers are territorial and communicate through scent marking and vocalisation. They may roar, growl, moan or resonate 'aonnh'. They feed on deer, wild boar, monkeys, peafowl and livestock. They can take animals as large as adult Gaur, water buffalo and calves of Indian Rhinoceros. However they do also take smaller mammals, reptiles and amphibians. They hunt by stalking and ambushing but when deer, monkeys or peafowl see or smell them they give loud alarm calls which alerts which all other animals.<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES. They are hunted for the illegal export of their skin and bones to the Far East for medicinal purposes.<br />
Ranthambore National Park is known for its good tiger sightings as it appears to have tigers that are more diurnal than other areas
    20181123_Tiger_1.TIF
  • Tiger (Panthera tigris) male. Ranthambore National Park. Rajasthan. INDIA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Forests and grasslands up to 3,000 meters elevation and mangrove swamps of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.<br />
Tigers are mainly nocturnal but do move around at dawn and dusk. They tend to be shy and retiring and are usually solitary but during breeding times are found in pairs. Cubs stay with their mother for up to 3 years. Tigers are territorial and communicate through scent marking and vocalisation. They may roar, growl, moan or resonate 'aonnh'. They feed on deer, wild boar, monkeys, peafowl and livestock. They can take animals as large as adult Gaur, water buffalo and calves of Indian Rhinoceros. However they do also take smaller mammals, reptiles and amphibians. They hunt by stalking and ambushing but when deer, monkeys or peafowl see or smell them they give loud alarm calls which alerts which all other animals.<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES. They are hunted for the illegal export of their skin and bones to the Far East for medicinal purposes.<br />
Ranthambore National Park is known for its good tiger sightings as it appears to have tigers that are more diurnal than other areas
    20181123_Tiger_4.TIF
  • Life Lince (lynx) field technician, Leonardo Fernandez Pena radio tracking a collared Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<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-2009-05-07_37Radio Tracking.tif
  • Radio tracking & GPS collar for Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
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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 />
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  • Hughes 500 helicopter & Barney O'Hara<br />
to dart Buffalo (Syncerus caffer)<br />
Gorongosa National Park<br />
Mozambique, Africa<br />
Buffalo to be darted from helicopter for blood and Probang (throat scrape) samples to test for foot-and-mouth disease to prepare localized vaccines for regionally different foot-and-mouth strains.<br />
Hughes 500 helicopter & Barney O'Hara<br />
to dart Buffalo (Syncerus caffer)<br />
Gorongosa National Park<br />
Mozambique, Africa<br />
Buffalo to be darted from helicopter for blood and Probang (throat scrape) samples to test for foot-and-mouth disease to prepare localized vaccines for regionally different foot-and-mouth strains.
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  • African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) & helicopter<br />
Liwonde National Park, MALAWI, Africa<br />
To be tested by an international veterinary team testing buffalo for foot-and-mouth disease in a trans-border veterinary effort. Tests include a 'Probang' throat scrape and blood test. Chopper used as a darting platform. Pilot Barney O'HaraAfrican buffalo (Syncerus caffer) & helicopter<br />
Liwonde National Park, MALAWI, Africa<br />
To be tested by an international veterinary team testing buffalo for foot-and-mouth disease in a trans-border veterinary effort. Tests include a 'Probang' throat scrape and blood test. Chopper used as a darting platform. Pilot Barney O'Hara
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  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
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  • Puma (Felis concolor patagonica) cub<br />
Lago Sarmiento<br />
Torres del Paine National Park<br />
Patagonia<br />
Magellanic region of Southern Chile<br />
Lago Sarmiento<br />
Torres del Paine National Park<br />
Patagonia<br />
Magellanic region of Southern Chile
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  • Confiscated poached ivory<br />
Mbomo African Park's Congo Headquarters<br />
Odzala - Kokoua National Park<br />
Republic of Congo (Congo - Brazzaville)<br />
AFRICA
    20130529_Confiscated poached ivory_6...jpg
  • Confiscated poached ivory<br />
Mbomo African Park's Congo Headquarters<br />
Odzala - Kokoua National Park<br />
Republic of Congo (Congo - Brazzaville)<br />
AFRICA
    20130529_Confiscated poached ivory_5...jpg
  • Confiscated & decommissioned poacher's weapons<br />
Mbomo African Park's Congo Headquarters<br />
Odzala - Kokoua National Park<br />
Republic of Congo (Congo - Brazzaville)<br />
AFRICA
    20130529_Confiscated & decommissione...jpg
  • Bactrian camel (Camels bactrians)<br />
Khustain Nuruu National Park<br />
Mongolia<br />
Winter
    97632_Bactrian_camel.tif
  • Huaorani Indians. Gabaro Community. Yasuni National Park.<br />
Amazon rainforest, ECUADOR.  South America<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.
    EH464_Huaorani_Indians.tif
  • African bullfrog (Pyxicephalus edulis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Seasonal shallow grassy pans and marshy areas in open savanna.African bullfrog (Pyxicephalus edulis)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Seasonal shallow grassy pans and marshy areas in open savanna.
    20121125_African_bullfrog.tif
  • Tiger (Panthera tigris) 3 1/2 year old male. Ranthambhore National Park. Rajasthan. INDIA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Forests and grasslands up to 3,000 meters elevation and mangrove swamps of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.<br />
Tigers are mainly nocturnal but do move around at dawn and dusk. They tend to be shy and retiring and are usually solitary but during breeding times are found in pairs. Cubs stay with their mother for up to 3 years. Tigers are territorial and communicate through scent marking and vocalisation. They may roar, growl, moan or resonate 'aonnh'. They feed on deer, wild boar, monkeys, peafowl and livestock. They can take animals as large as adult Gaur, water buffalo and calves of Indian Rhinoceros. However they do also take smaller mammals, reptiles and amphibians. They hunt by stalking and ambushing but when deer, monkeys or peafowl see or smell them they give loud alarm calls which alerts which all other animals.<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES. They are hunted for the illegal export of their skin and bones to the Far East for medicinal purposes.<br />
Ranthambore National Park is known for its good tiger sightings as it appears to have tigers that are more diurnal than other areas
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