Photo of the Week

The elephant eye has always been a fascinating and popular subject for the wildlife photograpaher - amateur and professional alike. Some have compared the emotion portrayed in an elephant eye to that of a human eye, and it seems that as we learn more about this incredible species the comparison is becoming more appropriate in symbolising just how intelligent the elephant really is.

It seems that everyone is sharing the love this festive season - even these two giraffe, captured at Kariega Game Reserve South Africa.

While giraffe are not particularly affectionate animals, they do communicate with each other using infrasound...

These two elephant calves were recently captured at Kariega Game Reserve South Africa. Elephants are incredibly intelligent and social creatures, led by a matriarch (female head). Everyone in the herd takes an active role in the raising of...

This lovely shot of elephants on a backdrop of cascading green valleys was recently captured at Kareiga Game Reserve South Africa a few weeks after the floods of October 2012. Although some damage was caused to the...

So fast you can hardly see the stripes!

Burchell's zebra - not strictly black and white!

A beautiful shot of Rhino Thandi of Kariega Game Reserve South Africa as she enjoys the summer weather, wallowing in the mud only a few metres away from the game drive vehicle. As the ranger who shot this mentioned - it is so surprising how much...

Kariega lions are not fond of rain!

This photo was uploaded onto the Kariega Game Reserve Facebook page by Tarita Vincent. Giraffe are a gentle and social species, often moving around with others in a herd and even taking care of each others young. There are about 9 different sub-species of giraffe, all having very different spots. The southern African giraffe, found in most South African game parks, has a fuller, blotchy spot. Its a great time to view Giraffe on Kariega Game Reserve South Africa as there are plenty new editions that have arrived with Spring! Thanks Tarita for sharing this great pic!