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Gallery: WildlifePosted August 3, 2016169 views7 comments

We had an epic sighting of a Honey Badger devouring a small leopard tortoise in the Kalahari in January this year.
These guys are just awesome - the toughest bugger you get in the African bush, known to easily see off attacks from lions and leopards.

Full story with more photos on my blog:
http://bit.ly/BadgerTortoise

Techs:
Nikon D4s
Nikkor 400mm f2.8G VR
1.4x teleconverter
f11 | 1/500 SS | ISO-4000

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 3, 2016 at 4:19 PM

Excellent close up of this species Morkel, the tortoise prey is a big bonus. devil

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on August 4, 2016 at 10:20 AM

Morkel: one of the best shots of a badger that I've ever seen. With its bared teeth showing, the animals' ferocity and tenacity definitely show through. Richard

Registered on January 12, 2014, 453 Posts, 1625 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on August 5, 2016 at 7:11 PM

Super cool sighting. For such a "brave" creature (by reputation), I was shocked at how shy they are around the vehicles. Really special to have this one put on such a show for you.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on August 5, 2016 at 10:19 PM

He looks great. Do you suppose his white white teeth can be attributed to the tortoise shell floss?! enlightened

Good job of handling the dramatic back lighting.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on August 9, 2016 at 11:32 AM

Very nicely composed n executed!
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 10, 2016 at 10:08 PM

Amazing catch - truly exceptional!
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on August 15, 2016 at 6:31 PM

Thank you all so much...

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