Nursing Calf With Mother Buffalo Family units of various age

Family units of various age females travel together for safety

This falcon has a nest below its perch and has taken a break from parent duties to rest

this mother Cheetah and her five six-month-old cubs were a highlight

South Africa this family group of African Buffalo passed quickly by

The skies are gloriously clear in the South African Reserves because there are no city lights to interfere with the brightness of the stars

Nursing Calf With Mother Buffalo Family units of various ageThis elephant mother and young calf were photographed in Madikwe Reserve in South Africa. I observed many young elephants at various stages of development including those still nursing. Elephants typically nurse up to eighteen months but can continue much longer if the young is not developing as it should. Family units of various age females travel together for safety. Males leave these herds once they can care for themselves.