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The Amrop Woodburn Mann Wildlife Calendar has been in production since 2006 and reflects our deep connection to the African continent. The images are taken by our Chairman and founder, Dr Trevor Woodburn, and our Managing Director, Andrew Woodburn and are enjoyed by wildlife and photography enthusiasts alike. The collection below is a photographic journey across the plains and oceans of Africa from calendars past.

June 2022

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REMINISCING – AN EYE FOR THE ‘MANE’ CHANCE

As the sun was rising over the Timbavati Game Reserve, this magnificent Lion was enjoying the warmth cast by the early morning rays of sunlight. This image was the first cover of the Woodburn Mann wildlife calendar back in 2006, and is an iconic representation of African wildlife; the King of the Continent.

Lion - Panthera leo

The Leopard is one of the five extant species in the genus Panthera, a member of the Felidae. It occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa, and small parts of Western and East Asia. The Leopard’s skin colour varies between individuals from pale yellowish to dark golden with dark spots grouped in rosettes. Its belly is whitish and its ringed tale shorter than its body. The pattern of rosettes is unique in each individual. Leopards are the embodiment of feline beauty, power and stealth, being long and low strung, with muscular limbs.

Call of the Africa Wild, King of African Carnivores. Low but large and powerful, weighing between 190 and 260kg. Coat: short except for tail tuft and male’s mane: appearing during his third year, maximum development at five years. While prey is plentiful, Lions spend 20 hours out of 24 conserving energy, becoming active in late afternoon; hunt most actively at night and for a couple of hours after daybreak. Lions cam become active at any time, day or night, hungry or gorged, so that when easy opportunities to catch prey present themselves, they react immediately and take advantage. Lions kill and open eat all the other carnivores, including Leopards and Cheetahs, but rarely Hyenas.

Nikon D2X digital 12-4 MP, AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 D Lens, focal length @ 180mm, 1/180th sec @ f5, ISO 100
Photograph by Trevor Woodburn


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