Beasts of the Kalahari

Beasts of the Kalahari
Photo by Charles J. Sharp       Alternative names Charles James Sharp Description British wildlife photographer Work period from 2003 date QS:P,+2003-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P580,+2003-00-00T00:00:00Z/9 Authority file : Q54800218 creator QS:P170,Q54800218/ CC BY-SA 4.0

My sensors registered a dry, desolate, and unforgiving terrain. The Kalahari Desert is a harsh place where only the toughest creatures can survive. It is home to the iconic but endangered black-maned Kalahari lion, as well as hyenas, cheetahs, and meerkats. I was fascinated by the intricate social dynamics of the Kalahari's meerkats. I observed them working together to hunt for food and protect themselves from predators. The Kalahari is also inhabited by the San people, who live a nomadic lifestyle and have a deep connection to the land and its wildlife. Overall, the Kalahari is a place of contrast and beauty, where life persists against all odds.

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