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Warum sind Afrikanische Wildhunde so gefährdet?
Afrikanische Wildhunde (African Wild Dogs / Africa Painted Dogs - Lycaon pictus) sind vor allem wegen der fortschreitenden Fragmentierung ihres Lebensraums, Konflikten mit menschlichen Aktivitäten und Infektionskrankheiten gefährdet. Der geschätzte Rückgang der Populationsgröße des Afrikanischen Wildhundes ist aufgrund der Neigung der Art zu Populationsschwankungen ungewiss. Sicher ist jedoch, dass der Afrikanische Wildhund nach dem Äthiopischen Wolf das am stärksten gefährdete Raubtier in Afrika ist.
Cheetahs of Phinda
These pictures of two cheetah brothers were taken during our last trip to South Africa in February 2000 at Phinda Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.
The light collector - Sony FE 400mm f2.8 GM OSS
After using the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS in Namibia in 2019, I replaced it in 2020 with the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS, which was used in South Africa in February 2020. Both lenses did not convince me 100%. Therefore, I have now purchased the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS.
Farewell Luggard, the Lionheart
My wife and I were in tears yesterday when we received the news from Angela Sheldrick about the death of our sponsored elephant, Luggard. Originally we were going to visit him in Kenya this year, but due to the pandemic we will not go to Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana until next year. Now Luggard has already crossed the Rainbow Bridge - Farewell little Luggard, we won't forget you!
Passion: Skirennfahrerin - Luana Flütsch erzählt ihre Geschichte in "Mein hübsches Prättigau."
Wer kennt sie nicht, die aktuellen Skirennfahrerinnen der Schweizer Nationalmannschaft: Lara Gut-Behrami, Wendy Holdener, Corinne Suter, etc. - sie alle haben eines gemeinsam - sie haben auch das B-Kader in ihrer Karriere bei Swiss-Ski durchlaufen - genau wie aktuell Luana Flütsch.
Caracal - what a beauty!
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is an Afro-Asian, medium-sized cat of the genus Caracal. The name refers to the black coloration of the ears (Turkish karakulak means "black ear"). Because of its similarity to lynxes, it is sometimes called a desert lynx.
Founded! The Wild Bokeh wildlife trust
I am extremely proud that after 4 months of planning my long-cherished wish for my own Wildlife Trust has finally become reality. Since yesterday the landingpage for thewildbokeh.org has been completed and from now on The Wild Bokeh wildlife trust accepts donations for endangered animals in South Africa.