Wild Water Buffalo

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 22, 201641 views2 comments

Wild Water Buffalo is native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. According to IUCN Red List, they are highly Endangered. The population is less than 3500 individuals where 90% live in India. I photographed this Hunk in South-eastern Nepal, where less than 200 resides.

D800E + Nikkor 200-400mm VR
1/500ss, @f5.6, iso 500
Slight rotation crop, handheld

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 23, 2016 at 7:52 AM

I like the water glistening and sheeting from the WB's back and chest and the good watchful eye contact. The subject is well placed in a not too busy habitat. cool

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on January 24, 2016 at 9:07 AM

Hi Butch,

Thanks for sharing this - including the conservation information. I'm hoping some meaningful action is being undertaken to conserve those that remain.

The distinct water line and dripping water add nice interest to this shot.

Cheers...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments