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Eye of the Leopard

Living with big cats

Big Cat Odyssey

Relentless Enemies

Ultimate Enemies

Eternal Enemies

Reflections on Elephants

Patterns in the grass

Wildlife Warriors

The Unlikely Leopard

Journey to the Forgotten River

Soul of the Elephant

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Tribe versus Pride

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Eye of the Leopard

Beverly Joubert Fine Art

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Whenever we can, @dereckjoubert and I go and see some of the rhinos that have been moved to safe locations with #rhinoswithoutborders. We’re so close to our goal of moving 100 from poaching hotspots in South Africa to safe spaces in Botswana - and these translocated rhinos are doing phenomenally well in their new homes. This landscape will be welcoming them back as well. They’ll be really good for the palatable grass species as well as several types of dung beetles. As we see the landscape respond to having them back, it’s a reminder of just how much we stand to lose. To find out more about Rhinos Without Borders please visit greatplainsfoundation.com/rhinos. #rhinoconservation #rhinohornisnotmedicine #goodnewsconservation

A ferocious snarl and a formidable reminder that a lioness is not to be underestimated. The dominant Duba Plains male wants to mate with her but she's having none of it and is letting him know in no uncertain terms. It's a process that can go on for some time. #lioness #bigcatsarenotpets #snarl #Okavangolions #nottoday

Isn’t he magnificent? So I shot him repeatedly - with my camera. I’ll likely do so again tomorrow and many days after that because there is always the possibility of getting a better photograph of him. #thisismytrophy #worthmorealive #bigcats #causeanuproar

Just because the Okavango lions are used to getting their feet wet in the swamps doesn’t mean that they won’t avoid it if they possibly can. With the channels beginning to lower and dry, it can be possible - with a little effort, to keep those paws relatively dry. #thisismytrophy #okavangolions #bigcats #drypaws #leapinglion

It’s always good to get your weight off your feet isn’t it? #giraffe #relax #havingasitdown

It’s a tough time of year before the summer rains begin. Food is more limited - especially green, fresh, nutrient-filled vegetation. The elephants will soon feast on green grass but right now they’re digging for rhizomes and bulbs. #elephants #changingseasons #mindyourstep

Following the lionesses who have been hunting lechwe in the swamps of Duba Plains. There’s no way to avoid getting wet but he can make things easier for himself by sticking to a hippo trail which has cleared a path through the aquatic vegetation. #okavangolions #dubaplains #thisismytrophy #tsaropride #wetcat

Getting our scent on the wind. A young bull elephant kicks up dust as he follows females from the herd, but he stops to investigate us, trunk raised as if in greeting. #elephant #dubaplains #okavango #hello

Today is #worldanimalday - a day to celebrate the outstanding wildlife that occupies every possible niche in every environment on earth. It’s worth thinking about the fact that we are losing wildlife populations at an unbelievable rate. We are said to be in the sixth Extinction Event where wildlife is declining alarmingly as a result of our species’ activities. We are currently at a very important crossroads and the decisions that we make now will dictate how far those extinctions will go. A great deal rests on policies and legislation. If you don’t agree with what your politicians are doing, then tell them. We can still make a massive difference. #makeastand

A formidable wall of muscle. Still a favorite prey species for the Okavango lions, Cape buffalo herds move through areas like Duba Plains, following the best grasses. Buffalo are very water dependent so the Okavango is excellent habitat for them and their herds can become vast. They look out for each other though and are not the most tolerant of ungulates. There is a big risk to lions hunting buffalo, but if they succeed the reward is a significant one - especially for a large pride. #capebuffalo #okavango #dubaplains

Red lechwe are remarkably well adapted to a semi-aquatic life. Their hind legs are incredibly powerful allowing them to leap and run at speed through deep water - an essential trait when the Okavango lions have become equally as adept... #redlechwe #leapinglechwe #okavango

It’s a tough time of year. The Okavango water is receding, winter has taken its toll on the vegetation and the summer rains are still to come to begin rejuvenation. It’s a time when a lot of herbivores lose some of their condition - elephants included. Lucky for elephants though, they can eat just about any plant and they’re spending a lot of time digging for rhizomes, kicking dust up to join the golden sunrises. #okavango #dubaplains #elephants #changingseasons

A red-faced lion means that the pride has been successful in hunting. The Tsaro Pride in the Okavango are currently completely focused on hunting for red lechwe in the swamps. While lions are generally known to be predators of the night, these cats are getting up later and later in the day to hunt in full daylight and @dereckjoubert and I have watched them successfully taking down lechwe in water at high noon. The hunts may take time in the relatively open plains but the water keeps the lions cool in the heat of the day and their muscles have long adapted to running through the swampy landscape, building their forelegs and chests impressively. The cubs have now eaten their fill but the pride is large and those rounded pupils in yellow eyes will soon refocus intensely on their next meal and the hunt will be on once again. #ThisIsMytrophy #OkavangoLions #SwampCats #BigCats #DubaPlains #TsaroPride

Portrait of the impressive Tsaro male; surveying his territory from the vantage point given by a termite mound. #thisismytrophy #tsaropride #okavangolions #bigcats #lion

Finally worn out after a morning’s wrestling with his sibling. Little cubs are balls of energy! #littlebigcats #okavangolions #tsaropride

Intense focus from lionesses from the Tsaro Pride in the Okavango and a look that means business. Lions spend the vast majority of their days asleep in the shade but when they are active they are phenomenal to see. The Tsaro Pride have long adapted to their watery environment and become daytime hunters, focusing their attention on the large herds of buffalo that pass through Duba Plains, and more recently, the swamp adapted red lechwe whose population is growing healthily. It is these antelope that have caught the attention of the lions. Despite the open plains and the deep water channels, these big cats are well used to hunting in these difficult conditions and their great condition is a definite testament to their abilities. #ThisIsMyTrophy #bigcats #causeanuproar #OkavangoLions #TsaroPride

Celebrating #WorldRhinoDay. #rhinoswithoutborders #goodnewsconservation #rhinos #endpoaching #conservation #wildlife #endangered

A successful hunt for the Tsaro male who has managed to catch one of Duba Plains’ numerous red lechwes. The male lechwes have been fighting for dominance but unfortunately for them, the clash of horns alerts the lions to their presence and the fact that their attention is focused elsewhere.The lion’s cub follows closely behind, learning more about survival every day. #thisismytrophy #okavangolions #tsaropride #redlechwe #malelionsdohunt

Patrolling. Always patrolling his territory. It’s a strong and lucky lion who wins a territory and heads up a pride. This Tsaro male has been dominant for a number of years but he works to ensure that no other males are entering his range and potentially challenging his dominance. #thisismytrophy #okavangolions #tsaropride #watercat

Red lechwe in the early light of an Okavango dawn. @dereckjoubert and I have been following the lions targeting these plentiful antelope. Their population at Duba Plains is doing fantastically with an apparent ten-fold increase in the decade since we took over the management of this concession and immediately ended any hunting. The lechwe may be plentiful but they’re highly adapted to living in this swampy environment and are no easy prey for those massive lions. #redlechwe #okavango #dubaplains #goodnews

Whenever we can, @dereckjoubert and I go and see some of the rhinos that have been moved to safe locations with #rhinoswithoutborders. We’re so close to our goal of moving 100 from poaching hotspots in South Africa to safe spaces in Botswana - and these translocated rhinos are doing phenomenally well in their new homes. This landscape will be welcoming them back as well. They’ll be really good for the palatable grass species as well as several types of dung beetles. As we see the landscape respond to having them back, it’s a reminder of just how much we stand to lose. To find out more about Rhinos Without Borders please visit greatplainsfoundation.com/rhinos. #rhinoconservation #rhinohornisnotmedicine #goodnewsconservation

A ferocious snarl and a formidable reminder that a lioness is not to be underestimated. The dominant Duba Plains male wants to mate with her but she's having none of it and is letting him know in no uncertain terms. It's a process that can go on for some time. #lioness #bigcatsarenotpets #snarl #Okavangolions #nottoday

Isn’t he magnificent? So I shot him repeatedly - with my camera. I’ll likely do so again tomorrow and many days after that because there is always the possibility of getting a better photograph of him. #thisismytrophy #worthmorealive #bigcats #causeanuproar

Just because the Okavango lions are used to getting their feet wet in the swamps doesn’t mean that they won’t avoid it if they possibly can. With the channels beginning to lower and dry, it can be possible - with a little effort, to keep those paws relatively dry. #thisismytrophy #okavangolions #bigcats #drypaws #leapinglion

It’s always good to get your weight off your feet isn’t it? #giraffe #relax #havingasitdown

It’s a tough time of year before the summer rains begin. Food is more limited - especially green, fresh, nutrient-filled vegetation. The elephants will soon feast on green grass but right now they’re digging for rhizomes and bulbs. #elephants #changingseasons #mindyourstep

Following the lionesses who have been hunting lechwe in the swamps of Duba Plains. There’s no way to avoid getting wet but he can make things easier for himself by sticking to a hippo trail which has cleared a path through the aquatic vegetation. #okavangolions #dubaplains #thisismytrophy #tsaropride #wetcat

Getting our scent on the wind. A young bull elephant kicks up dust as he follows females from the herd, but he stops to investigate us, trunk raised as if in greeting. #elephant #dubaplains #okavango #hello

Today is #worldanimalday - a day to celebrate the outstanding wildlife that occupies every possible niche in every environment on earth. It’s worth thinking about the fact that we are losing wildlife populations at an unbelievable rate. We are said to be in the sixth Extinction Event where wildlife is declining alarmingly as a result of our species’ activities. We are currently at a very important crossroads and the decisions that we make now will dictate how far those extinctions will go. A great deal rests on policies and legislation. If you don’t agree with what your politicians are doing, then tell them. We can still make a massive difference. #makeastand

A formidable wall of muscle. Still a favorite prey species for the Okavango lions, Cape buffalo herds move through areas like Duba Plains, following the best grasses. Buffalo are very water dependent so the Okavango is excellent habitat for them and their herds can become vast. They look out for each other though and are not the most tolerant of ungulates. There is a big risk to lions hunting buffalo, but if they succeed the reward is a significant one - especially for a large pride. #capebuffalo #okavango #dubaplains

Red lechwe are remarkably well adapted to a semi-aquatic life. Their hind legs are incredibly powerful allowing them to leap and run at speed through deep water - an essential trait when the Okavango lions have become equally as adept... #redlechwe #leapinglechwe #okavango

It’s a tough time of year. The Okavango water is receding, winter has taken its toll on the vegetation and the summer rains are still to come to begin rejuvenation. It’s a time when a lot of herbivores lose some of their condition - elephants included. Lucky for elephants though, they can eat just about any plant and they’re spending a lot of time digging for rhizomes, kicking dust up to join the golden sunrises. #okavango #dubaplains #elephants #changingseasons

A red-faced lion means that the pride has been successful in hunting. The Tsaro Pride in the Okavango are currently completely focused on hunting for red lechwe in the swamps. While lions are generally known to be predators of the night, these cats are getting up later and later in the day to hunt in full daylight and @dereckjoubert and I have watched them successfully taking down lechwe in water at high noon. The hunts may take time in the relatively open plains but the water keeps the lions cool in the heat of the day and their muscles have long adapted to running through the swampy landscape, building their forelegs and chests impressively. The cubs have now eaten their fill but the pride is large and those rounded pupils in yellow eyes will soon refocus intensely on their next meal and the hunt will be on once again. #ThisIsMytrophy #OkavangoLions #SwampCats #BigCats #DubaPlains #TsaroPride

Portrait of the impressive Tsaro male; surveying his territory from the vantage point given by a termite mound. #thisismytrophy #tsaropride #okavangolions #bigcats #lion

Finally worn out after a morning’s wrestling with his sibling. Little cubs are balls of energy! #littlebigcats #okavangolions #tsaropride

Intense focus from lionesses from the Tsaro Pride in the Okavango and a look that means business. Lions spend the vast majority of their days asleep in the shade but when they are active they are phenomenal to see. The Tsaro Pride have long adapted to their watery environment and become daytime hunters, focusing their attention on the large herds of buffalo that pass through Duba Plains, and more recently, the swamp adapted red lechwe whose population is growing healthily. It is these antelope that have caught the attention of the lions. Despite the open plains and the deep water channels, these big cats are well used to hunting in these difficult conditions and their great condition is a definite testament to their abilities. #ThisIsMyTrophy #bigcats #causeanuproar #OkavangoLions #TsaroPride

Celebrating #WorldRhinoDay. #rhinoswithoutborders #goodnewsconservation #rhinos #endpoaching #conservation #wildlife #endangered

A successful hunt for the Tsaro male who has managed to catch one of Duba Plains’ numerous red lechwes. The male lechwes have been fighting for dominance but unfortunately for them, the clash of horns alerts the lions to their presence and the fact that their attention is focused elsewhere.The lion’s cub follows closely behind, learning more about survival every day. #thisismytrophy #okavangolions #tsaropride #redlechwe #malelionsdohunt

Patrolling. Always patrolling his territory. It’s a strong and lucky lion who wins a territory and heads up a pride. This Tsaro male has been dominant for a number of years but he works to ensure that no other males are entering his range and potentially challenging his dominance. #thisismytrophy #okavangolions #tsaropride #watercat

Red lechwe in the early light of an Okavango dawn. @dereckjoubert and I have been following the lions targeting these plentiful antelope. Their population at Duba Plains is doing fantastically with an apparent ten-fold increase in the decade since we took over the management of this concession and immediately ended any hunting. The lechwe may be plentiful but they’re highly adapted to living in this swampy environment and are no easy prey for those massive lions. #redlechwe #okavango #dubaplains #goodnews

Around 90% of Africa's elephants have been lost in the past century – mainly to supply the ivory trade. We will not stand by while the last remaining herds are carved up for meaningless trinkets. #Ivory belongs to #elephants. #WorldElephantDay #KillTheTrade #IvoryBan

#Repost @beverlyjoubert
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Staring straight into the amber eyes of a lion will always awaken a part of me that knows instinctively that I am not the true predator here. And yet - people's amazing ability with tools and intelligence has made our species stronger by far and we are outcompeting every other predator on the planet. Lions are iconic - strong and proud and symbols of power throughout the
world. But there are now more statues of lions in the world than there are real lions. Only around 20 000 remain, scattered in ever-smaller patches of wilderness. It's worth noting this decline this #WorldLionDay but also noting that we have the ability to halt and reverse it when we put our minds to it. Nine years ago, together with @dereckjoubert, and National Geographic, we set up the Big Cats Initiative as a long-term effort to halt the declineof big cats in the wild. The initiative supports efforts to save big cats through assessment, on-the-ground conservation, education, and global public-awareness campaigns. To date, this has supported more than 110 innovative projects in 28 countries that are helping big cats and communities thrive - all working to keep these wild eyes alight across Africa, ready to pierce our souls with the truth about who we really are. To learn more about the #BigCatsInitiative or to help, please visit
natgeo.org/bigcats. #bigcatconservation #WorldLionDay2018 #CauseAnUproar #TheEyesHaveIt

"A world without the distant roar of lions at dawn as the mists start to lift is too terrible to contemplate." A throwback National Geographic piece on imagining a world without these iconic, beautiful cats. (Follow the link in bio to read.) #bigcats #bigcatconservation #lions #endangered #protectbigcats

Three eyes are better than two... Most lizards have what we call a parietal eye (or "third eye") on top of the head. It's a patch of cells that can detect changes in light and dark, and may play a role in lizard orientation. So much about the natural world to fascinate us! #lizards #reptiles #monitorlizards #herps

So many complex interactions - big and bold or quietly imperceptible - make up the vital ecosystems that surround us. And yet this precious biodiversity is being eradicated at a truly alarming rate, with grasslands and savannahs especially hard hit. Meanwhile, the world currently protects just 15% of land and only 7% of the oceans. A warning phrase from a biodiversity research study comes to mind: we need to stop "burning the library of life". #biodiversity #protectbiodiversity #habitatloss #conservation #nature #wildlife #endangered

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! In @beverlyjoubert's words, a great image should tell a story and start a conversation. And in a world where non-human species are facing a barrage of new and escalating threats, a great image can also be a voice for the voiceless … and therefore an important awareness-raising conservation tool. #photography #conservation #wildlifephotography #endangeredspecies

When the nighttime stillness isn’t really still at all – but a quiet interplay of subtle stirrings and the extraordinary music of a nocturnal world. #naturesounds #nighttime #soundsofnature #soundsofsilence #wildlife #wilderness

Around 90% of Africa's elephants have been lost in the past century – mainly to supply the ivory trade. We will not stand by while the last remaining herds are carved up for meaningless trinkets. #Ivory belongs to #elephants. #WorldElephantDay #KillTheTrade #IvoryBan

#Repost @beverlyjoubert
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Staring straight into the amber eyes of a lion will always awaken a part of me that knows instinctively that I am not the true predator here. And yet - people's amazing ability with tools and intelligence has made our species stronger by far and we are outcompeting every other predator on the planet. Lions are iconic - strong and proud and symbols of power throughout the
world. But there are now more statues of lions in the world than there are real lions. Only around 20 000 remain, scattered in ever-smaller patches of wilderness. It's worth noting this decline this #WorldLionDay but also noting that we have the ability to halt and reverse it when we put our minds to it. Nine years ago, together with @dereckjoubert, and National Geographic, we set up the Big Cats Initiative as a long-term effort to halt the declineof big cats in the wild. The initiative supports efforts to save big cats through assessment, on-the-ground conservation, education, and global public-awareness campaigns. To date, this has supported more than 110 innovative projects in 28 countries that are helping big cats and communities thrive - all working to keep these wild eyes alight across Africa, ready to pierce our souls with the truth about who we really are. To learn more about the #BigCatsInitiative or to help, please visit
natgeo.org/bigcats. #bigcatconservation #WorldLionDay2018 #CauseAnUproar #TheEyesHaveIt

It is about the very soul of the tribe and the future of the pride... #tribevspride #worldlionday #maasaiolympics #natgeowild #bigcatconservation.

The unleashing of true warriors - on the hunt for medals, not lions. #maasaiolympics #tribevspride #oldonyo #natgeowild #worldlionday #bigcatconservation

The land of #olDonyo is sacred - for Maasai and lions. What would it be without one or the other?#maasai #maasaiolympics #TribevsPride #NatGeoWild #bigcatconservation

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