The aardwolf is a new species for me. I’ve seen glimpses of them before but have never been able to capture decent images. I let everyone know how rare it was to see one — and then we saw five more. They are nocturnal, which is one reason for their elusiveness, but we kept seeing them early morning, just before they returned to their dens to spend the day. At first placed in their own classification, aardwolves are now generally considered part of the hyena family. Unlike other hyenas, however, the aardwolf does not hunt large mammals, preferring instead to eat insects. Their diet consists mainly of termites, and they can eat up to 300,000 in a single night. Photographed in Samburu National Reserve in Kenya. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 640, f/5.6 at 1/800th of a second.
Wow – another grrrreat image, Sean! You managed to capture the aardwolf in “mid-flight”. .I also like the kind of oblique angle your camera gear & you caught. I. see your subject has most unusual markings, enhanced by the colors in the surrounding environment. Another wall hanger!
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The aardwolf is a new species for me. I’ve seen glimpses of them before but have never been able to capture decent images. I let everyone know how rare it was to see one — and then we saw five more. They are nocturnal, which is one reason for their elusiveness, but we kept seeing them early morning, just before they returned to their dens to spend the day. At first placed in their own classification, aardwolves are now generally considered part of the hyena family. Unlike other hyenas, however, the aardwolf does not hunt large mammals, preferring instead to eat insects. Their diet consists mainly of termites, and they can eat up to 300,000 in a single night. Photographed in Samburu National Reserve in Kenya. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 640, f/5.6 at 1/800th of a second.
Wow – another grrrreat image, Sean! You managed to capture the aardwolf in “mid-flight”. .I also like the kind of oblique angle your camera gear & you caught. I. see your subject has most unusual markings, enhanced by the colors in the surrounding environment. Another wall hanger!
Thanks Sue. These guys were a highlight for me. Always exciting to get a new species.
Even more rare to see a Aardwolf face to face with a Lioness.. Oh well we all saw it!
Ha. Yes, the one that got away.
So cool!
Ivy is loving these by the way
There’s going to be a quiz next time you guys come to visit.
idk looks like a housecat who’s been living on a streets too long to me
Unbelievable – never heard of or seen before! My education continues Dr. Sean!
Thanks. So many cool creatures out there to be discovered.
So, this is the much prettier and nicer version of the hyena! Never even heard of this on our safari. Nice catch!
Hm not convinced this creature is real, seems more likely you created it with AI.. .