December 2014

Zebras amassing before crossing the Mara river. There need to be a critical mass before the Zebra decides to cross the river.

A very late afternoon at the Mara River a young Wildebeest is running in full flight to reach the safety of the riverbank.

Multicolor lizard sitting picturesque on a stone in Masai Mara. I am not a expert in reptiles and are actually not sure what the correct name is for this little pretty gecko.

A stealthy predator lurks beneath the calm waters of the Mara River. A gigantic crocodile, properly disguised, eagerly awaits the right opportunity to strike.

As a thirsty zebra approaches the water’s edge, unaware of the impending danger, the crocodile charges forward with incredible speed. Its muscular jaws grip the zebra’s leg and drag the unfortunate victim into the depths.

The zebra’s desperate effort for survival is ineffective against the crocodile’s relentless force. The once-vibrant stripes are quickly consumed by the murky water, leaving only waves of a life brutally cut short.

This startling encounter serves as a stark reminder of the ruthlessness of the wild. While the Mara River provides a lifeline for the savanna’s inhabitants, it also serves as a hunting field for apex predators such as the crocodile, whose survival depends on taking advantage of periods of vulnerability.

Wildebeests jumping out in the Mara river for a dangerous crossing. A large heard of Wildebeests on a late afternoon, the sun is setting and a vigorous journey to safety on the other side is in full swing.