I caught this meerkat late in the day making a dash across a patch of sandy ground. Meerkats are always aware of raptors, jackals and other predators lurking about and they much prefer grassy areas to hide in as opposed to more barren desert. That being said, they’ll risk the exposure to hunt for scorpions, their favorite meal.
Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/640th of a second
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I caught this meerkat late in the day making a dash across a patch of sandy ground. Meerkats are always aware of raptors, jackals and other predators lurking about and they much prefer grassy areas to hide in as opposed to more barren desert. That being said, they’ll risk the exposure to hunt for scorpions, their favorite meal.
great p[ic. looks like he is running in water.
To dash heedless of danger—-With joyous energy and steady resolve—-Towards the nearest scorpion.
He’s sure spinning his tyres to get started isn’t he. Beautifully sharp image with the 70-200 Sean. Once again a fine example from a true pro.:-)
And he looks so happy doing it!
meerly living on.
little meerkat in the grass.
this life is futile.
I never get tired of seeing these comical characters, lovely shot Sean, keep them coming