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Morning Patrol

This picture was taken by David Wright, winner of ACE photo competition and past volunteer.

Wild dogs were once widely distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Today, viable populations may exist in only a handful of countries. Habitat loss and human persecution are the main causes of decline. Wild dogs fall victim to snaring, shooting, and speeding vehicles on roadways.

Walking with mum

Unlike the calves of the black rhino, white rhino calves walk in front of the mother

The elusive leopard

Leopards are masters of stealth and extremely difficult to trace and locate in the wild.

A rare leopard sighting

This leopard was spotted at Tuli Conservation Project

Chameleon

A chameleon's tongue extends faster than the human eye can follow, at around 26 body lengths per second

Baby spotted hyena takes a stroll

Spotted hyenas are organized into territorial clans of related individuals that defend their home ranges against intruding clans. The center of clan activity is the den, where the cubs are raised and individuals meet.

Tracking cheetah using telemetry

Tracking cheetah and leopard using telemetry equipment and traditional tracking techniques is the main focus at Zingela Predator Conservation Project

Time for a drink

Water holes are great for wildlife viewing

Cheetah at a kill

It is thought that cheetahs lose between approximately 10 to 15% of kills to the hyena.

Thirsty elephant

Elephants don't drink with their trunks, but use them as "tools" to drink with. This is accomplished by filling the trunk with water and then using it as a hose to pour it into the elephant's mouth.