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Two Headed Zebra?

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Magic MemoriesAs we approach the end of the safari, I thought I should share some of the very unusual images that I was lucky enough to capture, along with the stories behind them. These are all very high value memories for me of that extraordinary trip.

First off, here is an image of a serval (Leptailurus serval), a medium-sized wild cat (smaller than a cheetah) that we came across unexpectedly in the grasslands west of the Lemala Camp. According to the literature, the serval is a common cat in Africa south of the Sahara, but our guide, Alfred the Great, said that in the Serengeti, the serval was very uncommon, elusive, secretive, and very rarely spotted. I have never seen one in all my trips to southern Africa. This is one of the unique highlights of the trip. I took 20 plus shots as the cat stalked through long grass, looking for its prey of small mammals and birds. It wandered around unconcerned, occasionally looking towards the vehicle. This was
Image size
2866x3105px 9.11 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Shutter Speed
1/250 second
Aperture
F/8.0
Focal Length
330 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Oct 30, 2015, 9:57:10 AM
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LindaLee743's avatar
LindaLee743
Perfect pic of them.

When did you get to go on a safari?   That's cool! 

I see you have pics from Africa and Australia.   Was that all in one big trip?

Be safe in your travels, dear.