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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.

April 2023

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Wild dog and dinner

This wild dog had been running with the pack when it arrived at a dam which had some waterbuck grazing on its verge. The dogs attempted to ambush the buck but to no avail as they were spotted on their approach. Instead of fleeing, the waterbuck calmly waded into the water, where upon reaching a safe distance, turned round and stared down the dogs. The dogs were out manoeuvred and sat down for a sleep while one of them, displaying its awesome painted pattern, watched lunch, just out of reach.

Wild dog - Lycaon pictus
Waterbuck - Kobus ellipsiprymnus

The African wild dog, also called the African painted dog and the African hunting dog, is a wild canine which is a native species to sub-Saharan Africa, and the largest wild canine in Africa. It is estimated that about 6,600 adults (including 1,400 mature individuals) live in 39 subpopulations that are all threatened by habitat fragmentation, human persecution, and outbreaks of disease. As the largest subpopulation probably comprises fewer than 250 individuals, the African wild dog has been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1990. The species is a specialised diurnal hunter of antelopes, which it catches by chasing them to exhaustion. Its natural enemies are lions and spotted hyenas: the former will kill the dogs where possible. Like other canids, the African wild dog regurgitates food for its young, but also extends this action to adults, as a central part of the pack’s social life. The waterbuck is a large antelope found widely in sub-Saharan Africa. The head-and-body length is typically between 177-235cm. Waterbucks are sedentary in nature. As gregarious animals, they may form herds consisting of 6-30 individuals. These groups are either nursery herds with females and their offspring or bachelor herds. Waterbuck cannot tolerate dehydration in hot weather, and thus inhabit areas close to sources of water. A grazer, the waterbuck is mostly found on grassland. Waterbuck inhabit scrub and savanna areas along rivers, lakes, and valleys. The IUCN lists the waterbuck as being of least concern.

Nikon D4, Sigma 50-500mm f4.5 – 6.3 G lens @ 500mm 1/1600 sec @ F18, ISO 4500
Taken by Mala Mala, Sabi Sands, South Africa
Photograph by Andrew Woodburn


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