Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda
4 June 2021
Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda
4 June 2021
Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda
4 June 2021
Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda
4 June 2021
Below are photos shot of various mammals during a 4 week trip to Uganda involving many half-day safaris in game preserves and national parks. Depending upon the day, photos were mostly shot with a Canon eos 90d. Many thanks to David Otto from Grassrootz for his guiding expertise! Enjoy!
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Leopard (Panthera pardus) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Leopard (Panthera pardus) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Leopard (Panthera pardus) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Leopard (Panthera pardus) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Lion (Panthera leo) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Lion (Panthera leo) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Lion (Panthera leo) Ishasha Sector, Queen Elizabeth N.P., Uganda 9 June 2021 |
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Lioness (Panthera leo) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Lioness (Panthera leo) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Kibale N.P., Uganda 6 June 2021 |
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Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Kibale N.P., Uganda 6 June 2021 |
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Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Kibale N.P., Uganda 6 June 2021 |
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Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Kibale N.P., Uganda 6 June 2021 |
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Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 10 June 2021 |
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Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 10 June 2021 |
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Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 10 June 2021 |
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Ugandan Red Colobus (Piliocolobus tephrosceles) Kibale Forest Lodge, Uganda 5 June 2021 |
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Ugandan Red Colobus (Piliocolobus tephrosceles) Kibale Forest Lodge, Uganda 5 June 2021 |
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Ugandan Red Colobus (Piliocolobus tephrosceles) Bigodi Community Walk near Kibale Forest, Uganda 6 June 2021 |
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Ugandan Red Colobus (Piliocolobus tephrosceles) Bigodi Community Walk near Kibale Forest, Uganda 6 June 2021 |
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Ugandan Red Colobus (Piliocolobus tephrosceles) Bigodi Community Walk near Kibale Forest, Uganda 6 June 2021 |
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Ugandan Red Colobus (Piliocolobus tephrosceles) Kibale Forest Lodge, Uganda 5 June 2021 |
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Mantled Guereza, Abyssinian Black-and-white Colobus (Colobus guereza) Entebbe Botanical Garden, Uganda 30 May 2021 |
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Mantled Guereza, Abyssinian Black-and-white Colobus (Colobus guereza) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 10 June 2021 |
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Mantled Guereza, Abyssinian Black-and-white Colobus (Colobus guereza) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 10 June 2021 |
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Uganda Mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae) Mabira Forest, Uganda 21 June 2021 Considered a subspecies of Grey-cheeked Mangabey (Lophocebus albigena) until 2007. |
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Uganda Mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae) Mabira Forest, Uganda 21 June 2021 |
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Uganda Mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae) Mabira Forest, Uganda 21 June 2021 Frequently found with Red-tailed Monkeys (foreground) |
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Olive Baboon, Anubia Babboon (Papio anubis) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 3 June 2021 |
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Olive Baboon, Anubia Babboon (Papio anubis) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Olive Baboon, Anubia Babboon (Papio anubis) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) Entebbe Botanical Garden, Uganda 30 May 2021 Vervet Monkey may be the most abundant non-human primate on Earth. |
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Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) Entebbe Botanical Garden, Uganda 30 May 2021 |
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Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) Ishasha Sector, Queen Elizabeth N.P., Uganda 09 June 2021 |
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Patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 Clocked at 55 kph, Patas Monkeys may be the fastest running primate on Earth. |
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Patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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L'Hoest's Monkey (Allochrocebus lhoesti) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 9 June 2021 |
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L'Hoest's Monkey (Allochrocebus lhoesti) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 9 June 2021 |
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L'Hoest's Monkey (Allochrocebus lhoesti) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 9 June 2021 |
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Blue Monkey, Diademed Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 11 June 2021 |
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Blue Monkey, Diademed Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 11 June 2021 |
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Blue Monkey, Diademed Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 11 June 2021 |
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Blue Monkey, Diademed Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 11 June 2021 |
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Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus kandti) Mugahinga Gorilla N.P., Uganda 12 June 2021 |
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Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus kandti) Mugahinga Gorilla N.P., Uganda 12 June 2021 |
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Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus kandti) Mugahinga Gorilla N.P., Uganda 12 June 2021 |
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Red-tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius) Nkima Forest Lodge, Mabamba Bay, Uganda 30 May 2021 |
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Red-tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius) Nkima Forest Lodge, Mabamba Bay, Uganda 30 May 2021 |
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Red-tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius) Bigodi Community Walk near Kibale Forest, Uganda 6 June 2021 |
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Greater Galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus) The folks at Mihingo Lodge put out fruits each evening on an outdoor deck where a local wild galago often comes to dine for a bit after dark. Photographed with an iPhone 11 Pro. The only light was supplied by a lantern on the deck. This species has several common names including Brown Greater Galago, Large-eared Greater Galago, Thick-tailed Galago, and Long-tailed Galago |
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Greater Galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus) Mihingo Lodge, Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 15 June 2021 |
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Greater Galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus) This shot was taken with the iPhone and a red-light flashlight shining on the galago sitting on her platform in the tree. |
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Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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#3027 African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Queen Elizabeth N.P., Uganda 7 June 2021 |
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#3116 African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Queen Elizabeth N.P., Uganda 7 June 2021 |
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#3101 African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Queen Elizabeth N.P., Uganda 7 June 2021 |
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Common Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Common Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Common Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Common Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 3 June 2021 |
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Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Side-striped Jackal (Lupulella adusta) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Side-striped Jackal (Lupulella adusta) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) Lake Victoria at Jinja, Uganda 22 June 2021 |
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Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) Lake Victoria at Jinja, Uganda 22 June 2021 |
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Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) Lake Bunyonyi. Uganda 12 June 2021 |
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Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) Lake Bunyonyi. Uganda 12 June 2021 |
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Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) Lake Bunyonyi. Uganda 12 June 2021 |
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Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) Lake Bunyonyi. Uganda 12 June 2021 |
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Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) Lake Bunyonyi. Uganda 12 June 2021 |
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Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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White Rhinoceros, Square-lipped Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda 16 June 2021 |
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White Rhinoceros, Square-lipped Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda 16 June 2021 |
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White Rhinoceros, Square-lipped Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda 16 June 2021 |
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White Rhinoceros, Square-lipped Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda 16 June 2021 |
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Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 3 June 2021 Lazy grazing...actually this is a common practice because their heads are so heavy and their necks are so thick/short |
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Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 15 June 2021 The Swahili name for Warthog is Poomba. |
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Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 3 June 2021 |
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Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) Queen Elizabeth N.P., Uganda 7 June 2021 |
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Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Rothschild's Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Rothschild's Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Rothschild's Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 3 June 2021 |
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Rothschild's Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Jackson's Hartebeest, Lelwel Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus lelwel) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Jackson's Hartebeest, Lelwel Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus lelwel) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Jackson's Hartebeest, Lelwel Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus lelwel) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Jackson's Hartebeest, Lelwel Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus lelwel) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Topi (Damaliscus lunatus jimela) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Topi (Damaliscus lunatus jimela) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Topi (Damaliscus lunatus jimela) Ishasha Sector, Queen Elizabeth N.P., Uganda 9 June 2021 |
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Oribi (Ourebia ourebi) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Oribi (Ourebia ourebi) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021/td> |
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African buffalo, Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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African buffalo, Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 With Piapiac hitch-hikers |
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African buffalo, Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) Queen Elizabeth N.P., Uganda 7 June 2021 |
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Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) Ziwa Rhino Preserve, Uganda 16 June 2021 |
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Common Duiker, Bush Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) Ziwa Rhino Sacntuary, Uganda 16 June 2021 |
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Common Duiker, Bush Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) Ziwa Rhino Sacntuary, Uganda 16 June 2021 |
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Impala (Aepyceros melampus) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 15 June 2021 |
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Impala (Aepyceros melampus) Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda 13 June 2021 |
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Impala (Aepyceros melampus) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Impala (Aepyceros melampus) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 |
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Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 Hunkered in the grass |
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Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 1 June 2021 |
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Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 14 June 2021 Kick your partner in the nads... |
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White-eared Kob (Kobus kob leucotis) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 Considered a dark subspecies of Ugandan Kob. |
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White-eared Kob (Kobus kob leucotis) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Ugandan Kob (Kobus kob thomasi) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Ugandan Kob (Kobus kob thomasi) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Ugandan Kob (Kobus kob thomasi) Queen Elizabeth N.P., Uganda 8 June 2021 |
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Bohor Reedbuck (Redunca redunca) Kidepo N.P., Uganda 2 June 2021 |
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Striped Ground Squirrel (Xerus erythropus) Murchison Falls N.P., Uganda 4 June 2021 |
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Striped Ground Squirrel (Xerus erythropus) Lake Mburo N.P., Uganda 15 June 2021 |
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Boehm's Bush Squirrel (Paraxerus boehmi) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 10 June 2021 |
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Boehm's Bush Squirrel (Paraxerus boehmi) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 10 June 2021 |
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Boehm's Bush Squirrel (Paraxerus boehmi) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 10 June 2021 |
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Boehm's Bush Squirrel (Paraxerus boehmi) Bwindi Impenetrable N.P., Uganda 10 June 2021 |
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Wahlberg's Epauletted Fruit Bat (Epomophorus wahlbergi) Entebbe Botanical Garden, Uganda 30 May 2021 |
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Straw-coloured Fruit Bat (Eidolon helvum) Kisoro, Uganda 11 June 2021 |
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Straw-coloured Fruit Bat (Eidolon helvum) Kisoro, Uganda 11 June 2021 |
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Straw-coloured Fruit Bat (Eidolon helvum) Kisoro, Uganda 11 June 2021 |
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Straw-coloured Fruit Bat (Eidolon helvum) Kisoro, Uganda 11 June 2021 |
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