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p.1 #1 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

It was an amazing experience to be lucky enough to witness this Zebra mum give birth to this foal.
A first for me, and our guide of 13 years had never witnessed such an event!
The foal was on it's feet in minutes, which was fortunate as also in the area were a pack of 11 African Wild Dog which the pair were unaware but now slowly moving toward.

We backed off, so as not to fear nor favour anyone.

All images taken in Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta- Botswana. (bean bag from vehicle)

9.00am

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Happy Birthday!!!
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D3 500VR+1.4tc f/6.7 ISO200 1/350s
Within 5 minutes it was on it's feet and ready to face the world.

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9.44am

With the wild dog pack closing in mum is getting concerned, fortunately she is able to drop the remnants of the afterbirth by simply treading on it which gave them enough time to put some distance between themselves and the WD pack.
It could still have been a different story had the WD not dined out on an Impala the previous evening.
Shown here are some of the pack squabbling over the afterbirth.

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C & C most welcome

Cheers
Marc

Jan 25, 2012 at 04:16 AM

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p.1 #2 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Fine shots and wonderful action. Your use of dof, pov and light is outstanding, nice work!
You were indeed fortunate.
Thanks for sharing.

Jan 25, 2012 at 05:00 AM

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p.1 #3 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Wow , these are superb!

Jan 25, 2012 at 05:22 AM

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p.1 #4 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Amazing documentation sir!!!

Jan 25, 2012 at 05:32 AM

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p.1 #5 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Wow! Great story and images. Thanks so much for sharing.

Khai

Jan 25, 2012 at 06:27 AM

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p.1 #6 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

excellent job Marc .. on both the images and story

Jan 25, 2012 at 09:51 AM

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p.1 #7 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

An excellent set Marc. I love the WD action ~ Ron

Jan 25, 2012 at 11:57 AM

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p.1 #8 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Terrific shots and story. Thanks for sharing.
Harsha

Jan 25, 2012 at 11:59 AM

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p.1 #9 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Super action sequences. Well done.

Jan 25, 2012 at 01:49 PM

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p.1 #10 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Incredible captures Marc!...

Jan 25, 2012 at 01:54 PM

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p.1 #11 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Great sequence Marc. Glad to see that stuff doesn't go to waste.

George

Jan 25, 2012 at 02:58 PM

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p.1 #12 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Great story with a good ending. The dog runnig with the placenta and being pursued is great. Thye last zebra is also great. You have to love Botswana. I keep going back. Thanks for sharing. Don

Jan 25, 2012 at 03:39 PM

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p.1 #13 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

The look in the eye of the pursuing dog in the ninth pic makes that one the standout of the bunch to me - interesting and informative series -

Jan 25, 2012 at 03:59 PM

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p.1 #14 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

What a fabulous treat you've given us here Marc, awesome shots.
David

Jan 25, 2012 at 06:50 PM

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p.1 #15 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

A great documentary Marc with everyone getting a piece of the action and a happy ending to boot!
Martin

Jan 25, 2012 at 06:54 PM

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p.1 #16 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

wow what incredible feeling that must have been, witnessing this miracle, fantastic set

Jan 25, 2012 at 07:02 PM

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p.1 #17 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Wow that must have been exciting to watch. Very nice work.

Rob

Jan 25, 2012 at 07:57 PM

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p.1 #18 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Incredible documentary, very well done.

Jan 25, 2012 at 09:43 PM

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p.1 #19 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Great insight of wild life. Thanks for sharing, Marc.
Chris

Jan 25, 2012 at 10:42 PM

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p.1 #20 · Zebra birth and Wild Dog interaction- Botswana

Appreciate the comments guys, many thanks.

Cheers
Marc

Jan 27, 2012 at 12:23 AM

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