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The Sri Lankan sloth bear (Melursus ursinus inornatus) plays a vital role in the ecosystem by dispersing seeds through its diet of fruits, termites, and insects—helping forests regenerate naturally. 🐾 Wilpattu | Srilanka Photo by @bownaankamal . . #SriLankanSlothBear…

Steenboks are known for their remarkable toilet habits—they dig small latrines and repeatedly use the same spot to defecate, helping them mark their territory. This behavior is unusual among small antelopes. Photo by @bownaankamal . . 🦌 Masai Mara | Kenya . . #Steenbok…

Verreaux's eagle-owls often roost in the same tree for several days, typically selecting large, shady branches well-camouflaged from potential threats. These powerful nocturnal predators spend most of the day sleeping upright, often with their feathers fluffed and eyes…

Late Winda, one of the iconic Tano/Mbili Bora cheetah brothers, caught mid-action — urinating to mark his territory. Cheetahs, unlike lions, don’t defend a large pride, but form coalitions and establish a territory rich in prey and vantage points. Urine spraying, like what you…

With a deep, bubbling call echoing through the thickets, the White-browed Coucal is more often heard than seen. A master of stealth and shrubs, this secretive bird is nature’s whisper in the wild! Photo by @bownaankamal 🐦 Serengeti | Tanzania . . #WhiteBrowedCoucal…

Wildebeests are not just fast runners — they’re also powerful jumpers! These agile antelopes can leap over obstacles as high as 2.5 meters (8 feet) in a single bound when evading predators or crossing rivers during migration. Photo by @BownaanKamal 🦌 Serengeti | Tanzania . .…

Elephants can recognize themselves in a mirror—a sign of advanced self-awareness and intelligence that only a few animals, including great apes, dolphins, and magpies, have demonstrated. This ability shows that elephants possess a sense of self, complex cognition, and emotional…

In the world of banded mongooses, it takes a village to raise a pup. These social animals have a remarkable strategy—female mongooses in a troop often give birth on the same day! This synchronized birthing helps confuse parentage, which means everyone in the troop takes part in…

Possibly from the genus Polistesor Ropalidia Green Paper Wasp - With their metallic emerald bodies and reddish eyes, they look like tiny jewels—but don’t be fooled, these social wasps are fierce defenders of their papery nests. Found only in select regions like this, they play…

Bahati — the Queen of the Talek River. Born to the iconic Olive and granddaughter of Bella, Bahati carried the legacy of the Mara’s most renowned leopard dynasty. Her name, Bahati, means “lucky” in Swahili — and she truly was. Lucky to be born into royalty, lucky to raise…

The Sri Lankan sambar is the largest species of deer found in Sri Lanka and often gathers in large numbers at mineral-rich salt licks, especially in Horton Plains National Park — a popular spot to witness them in the wild. 🦌 Horton Plains | Srilanka Photo by @bownaankamal . .…

Keshara – The beauty 🐆 | Wilpattu | Srilanka A unique fact about the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) is that it is the top predator in Sri Lanka, as there are no other large carnivores like lions or tigers on the island. This makes the Sri Lankan leopard an apex…

In the golden plains of the Masai Mara, where survival demands speed, strategy, and strength, one cheetah rose above the rest — Olpadan, the fearless leader of the world-famous Tano Bora coalition, also known as “The Famous Five.” Born around 2013, Olpadan was not just a powerful…

Darling Ukingo – The master blaster of Topi Twisters (1/7). Son of Olepolos and born in July 2021 is definitely born to rule and rock. Photo by @bownaankamal . . 🦁 Masai Mara | Kenya . . #africanlion #Ukingo #TopiTwisters #lionofkenya #big_cats_nature_photography #natgeowild…

Black Rockers Foundation 🦁 – Guide KPIs for Conservation Champions | Masai Mara | Kenya We’re excited to launch our refreshed KPI-based incentive system for all guides across the Mara ecosystem! These action-oriented tasks are designed to reward those on the frontlines of…

What comes to your mind at first glance? Argiope sp | Yercaud | India Photo by @bownaankamal . . #argiope #yercaud #spider #orbweavingspider #natureswonder #naturesarchitects #naturescolours #bownaankamal

Our Beautiful Keshara - Grace in the Jungle – Wilpattu's Spotted Spirit This beautiful Sri Lankan leopard, a subspecies endemic to the island, was captured during a serene moment in Wilpattu National Park — the oldest and largest national park in Sri Lanka. Thanks to relentless…

Gorgeous Nala – Lingering every piece left | Rongai Pride | Masai Mara | Kenya Photo by @bownaankamal . . #rongaipride #lion #masaimara #kenya #pantheraleo #nala #bownaankamal #africa

Gorillas build a new nest every evening to sleep in—either on the ground or in trees—using leaves and branches. Even infants sleep in their own nests once they are old enough, showcasing early independence in the wild. Photo by @bownaankamal . . 🦍 Bwindi | Uganda . .…

A Splendid day with a beautiful sighting of Sopa boys with Sand River Pride. The boys were found mating with two lionesses. Other two Sopa boys were not seen around probably resting somewhere or on patrol. It is glad to see them happy and thriving. Let’s give them a big cheer.…