Mom and Baby Snuggling
I almost never use black and white for photos, and I am not sure I can say why I prefer it here- maybe it's about the stillness between these two, in an otherwise frenetic environment. The elephants are almost always on the move, especially in the dry season, when the days are spent foraging and travelling to watering holes to drink and bathe. There is a safety risk to cuddle time, and the hugs don't last as long as this little guy would like. But, I'd say they are making the most of it. #Hwange #Zimbabwe #zebra #savannah #conservation #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #natur #wildlife #natgeo #wildlifeconservation #ethicalwildlifephotography #natgeonature #natgeotravel #animalplanet #ecosystem #grassland #wildplanet #wildanimals #elphant #africanelephant #animalbabies #animalfamilies

Elephant Calf Asking to Nurse: It won't be long before this guy is ready to be cut of completely, but for now, well, it looks like he still knows how to get his mom to indulge him. #Hwange #Zimbabwe #zebra #savannah #conservation #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #natur #wildlife #natgeo #wildlifeconservation #ethicalwildlifephotography #natgeonature #natgeotravel #animalplanet #ecosystem #grassland #wildplanet #wildanimals #elphant #africanelephant #animalbabies #animalfamilies

Zimbabwe, Hwange : Grey go-away-bird or Grey Loerie ( Musophagidae, Crinifer concolor subspecies bechuanae ) #africa #zimbabwe #hwange #turacco #bird #greyloerie #travel #safari #ornithology

Zebra Kerfuffle: No one can go as fast from snuggles to scuffles as zebras can! I'm not sure what the fight was about or who won, but they seemed to feel they got it sorted in the end. #Hwange #Zimbabwe #zebra #savannah #conservation #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #natur #wildlife #natgeo #wildlifeconservation #ethicalwildlifephotography #natgeonature #natgeotravel #animalplanet #ecosystem #grassland #wildplanet #wildanimals

Baboon Mother and Child. A human observer doesn't have to strain to completely understand and relate to this loving moment between a mother and her young child. I see my own children in this moment, when they would stop their world of play for the reassurance of a loving cuddle.
#zimbabwe #Hwange #Hwangenationalpark #nature #natur #naturephotography #wildlifeprotection #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africa #zimbabwe #wildlifeconseTrvation #nationalgeographic #natgeo #natgeonature #mammals #ethicalnaturephotography #conservation #ethicalwildlifephotography #primates #savannah #baboons #Chacma

Flamingos Without Their Pink On: These flamingoes were feeding near a waterhole in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. These shallow ponds or "pans" are freshwater, and have none of the krill that give flamingoes that famous hue. I did wonder, what would happen if I fed them blueberries? #Africa #Zimbabwe #hwange #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ethicalwildlifephotography #oiseaux #oiseau #natur #vogel #birdwatching #oiseaux #naturfotografie #birdsofpixelfed #Ornithologie #birds #natgeo #natgeonature #flamingo #flamingos #birdspotting

A Tender Moment Before Killing
This lion pair had just finished their "honeymoon" / mating cycle, and their "appetites" were clearly shifting toward food. They were beginning to take interest in the wildebeest and warthog around them, but still remained close and loving toward each other. #zimbabwe #Hwange #Hwangenationalpark #nature #natur #naturephotography #wildlifeprotection #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #nationalgeographic #natgeo #natgeonature #ethicalnaturephotography #conservation #ethicalwildlifephotography #predator #bigcat #bigcatsofafrica #lions #africanlions #Löwen #africansavannah #Zimbabwe #Africa #bigfive

Hornbill with a Morsel of Food
Such a huge bill to grab such tiny snacks with. No wonder they always look a little grumpy.
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Beautiful weather for takeoff from Hwange National Park airport (Zimbabwe) “FVWN 220600Z 03010KT CAVOK 23/15 Q1019 NOSIG” : See what it means on https://www.bigorre.org/aero/meteo/fvwn/en #hwangenationalparkairport #airport #hwange #zimbabwe #fvwn #hwn #metar #aviation #aviationweather #avgeek vl

All Zebras Here! Certainly no small and succulent impalas to be found. Predators who don't want to fight a big tough herd can just move along.
#Hwange #Hwangenationalpark #nature #natur #naturephotography #wildlifeprotection #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africa #zimbabwe #wildlifeconservation #nationalgeographic #natgeo #natgeonature #mammals #ethicalwildlifephotography #zebras #impala #herdanimals #mutualism #symbiosis