Ruddy Turnstone. Cape Fur Seal colony, Cape Cross, Namibia., a photo by annick vanderschelden on Flickr.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Ruddy Turnstone. Cape Fur Seal colony, Cape Cross, Namibia.
Ruddy Turnstone. Cape Fur Seal colony, Cape Cross, Namibia., a photo by annick vanderschelden on Flickr.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Springbok
The specific epithet marsupialis (Latin: marsupium, "pocket") derives from a pocket-like skin flap which extends along the middle of the back from the tail onwards. When the male springbok is showing off his strength to attract a mate, or to ward off predators, he starts off in a stiff-legged trot, jumping up into the air with an arched back every few paces and lifting the flap along his back. Lifting the flap causes the long white hairs under the tail to stand up in a conspicuous fan shape, which in turn emits a strong floral scent of sweat. This ritual is known as pronking from the Afrikaans, meaning to boast or show off.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Friday, February 3, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
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