Friday, June 28, 2013

Dust Bath- Amboseli Kenya

Amboseli elephant often take two baths a day- one of mud in the swamp (see the high-water mark?) as well as a dust bath out on the plains.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Red Lionfish- Mombasa Kenya

A highly venomous Red Lionfish. Don't touch the fins- the needle-tipped spines are toxic. The fish is, as a result, quietly confident, allowing observers to approach quite close.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Moray Eel & Boxfish- Mombasa Kenya

Another rather random shot- the Moray is too close to focus, but the Boxfish behind is sharp! Proves just how much life there is on Kenya's coral reefs.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Army Ants- Nairobi Kenya

Soldier Army Ants protecting the workers along a trail. They are most active above ground just before and during rainy periods- moving in thick columns along efficiently cleared tracks. See THIS for more info.