#etoshanp

Last night I shared a photo of a male lion who had been deposed from his position in his pride through a fight with another male. This photo is of some of the lionesses in that pride as their new dominant male takes his position. As you can see, they're less than thrilled. #travelphotography #travel #naturephotography #nature #catsofinstagram #bigcats #lion #lions #lioness #africa #namibia #etosha #etoshanp #etoshanationalpark #tiaun17 #havelovewilltravel (at Etosha National Park)

There are four extant species of hyenas. This one is a spotted hyena, and though usually most active at the night, I had the chance to observe him (or her) approach a watering hole, take a big drink, and then take an impromptu bath. Apparently, hyenas, like house cats, are big on personal hygiene. #tiaun17 #havelovewilltravel #animals #etoshanationalpark #etoshanp #etosha #namibia #africa #animalsofinstagram #hyena #hyenas #spottedhyena #naturephotography #nature #travel #travelphotography (at Etosha National Park)

Savanna Elephant - Loxodonta african -Etosha NP Namibia (13) by ailognom2005 http://flic.kr/p/WBqGVU

Namibian sunsets = pure beauty 😍. #sunsets #beauty #EtoshaNP #namibia #africa #travelling #wanderlust (at Etosha National Park)

In Namibia's Etosha National Park, we had a chance to witness the aftermath of one of the brutal realities of nature. This male lion had been challenged by a rival for his position in the pride and lost. He was clearly injured and limped over to the water for a drink before limping off. Male lions have a life expectancy of 10-14 years because of the injuries sustained from such fights. #tiaun17 #havelovewilltravel #animals #etoshanationalpark #etoshanp #etosha #namibia #africa #lion #lions #lionsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #nature #naturephotography #travel #travelphotography (at Etosha National Park)

A male ostrich chases after a female in Etosha National Park in Namibia. We were heading into winter when I saw this pair, and have since learned it's common for ostriches to pair up during this time of year. Also, ostriches are the fasted animals on two feet! #havelovewilltravel #tiaun17 #etoshanp #etosha #namibia #ostriches #ostrich #birdsofinstagram #birds #africa #animals #nature #naturephotography #travelphotography #travel #animalsofinstagram (at Etosha National Park)

Two ostriches browse on shrubs in Etosha National Park in Namibia. It's a myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand to avoid detection (they either lay down flat on the ground or run away at speeds up to 45 mph). Some believe the myth was a misunderstanding of ostrich behavior. Since they don't have teeth, the stick their heads in the sand to find pebbles to swallow which will help process the food in their gullet. #travel #travelphotography #animalsofinstagram #nature #naturephotography #animals #ostriches #africa #namibia #etosha #etoshanp #tiaun #havelovewilltravel (at Etosha National Park)

Zebras! #zebras #EtoshaNP #namibia