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Oryx - The spirit of the Desert
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Oryx - The spirit of the Desert

In the vast expanse of the desert, where unforgiving winds whisper secrets among the dunes, there exists a majestic creature known as the oryx. Embodying the very essence of the desert, the oryx is a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and grace in the face of nature's harshest trials.

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Warum sind Afrikanische Wildhunde so gefährdet?

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.

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Okonjima - Home of the AfriCat Foundation Namibia

Okonjima - Home of the AfriCat Foundation Namibia

For generations, the Hanssen Family had been avid cattle farmers until the need for solutions to increasing livestock losses and post-independence interest in Namibia as a tourist destination, changed the face of Okonjima, as well as that of Carnivore Conservation.

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My new video on YouTube: Namibia - Dusty Roads & Endless Landscapes - 2019

My new video on YouTube: Namibia - Dusty Roads & Endless Landscapes - 2019

The following photos in this video were taken in February 2019 at various locations in Namibia: Etosha National Park, Onguma Bush Camp, Mowani Mountain Camp, Okonjima Bush Camp, Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia Rand, Petrified Dunes, Solitaire, Windhoek.

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Namibian sky - my new video on YouTube
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Namibian sky - my new video on YouTube

The sky over Namibia is simply different and very special. No light pollution at night and bright, clear light during the day. A very special atmosphere and a reason why I always travel back to Namibia. I have tried to capture this in my pictures in this video.

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Balloon flight over Namib Desert
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Balloon flight over Namib Desert

The Namib is the oldest desert in the world and extends far beyond the borders of the National Park and includes the whole of western Namibia. The part of the Namib within the Park is about 500 km long and between 100 to 180 km wide. Here the highest dunes worldwide are found, which reach a height of up to 300 metres.

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Sunset over petrified dunes
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Sunset over petrified dunes

Sunset trip to the Namib Naukluft Park. The silence of the savannah is wonderful. While the sun is setting, the grass on the reddish sandy soil shines golden. In deeper areas you can find thorn bushes and a huge nest of bayas on one of the deep rooting arcadas.

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