Surviving Extinction

The scimitar-horned oryx, also known as the Sahara oryx, was declared "extinct in the wild" during the early part of the last decade. They were hunted for their horns and were also the victims of habitat loss and climate change. Now, the existence of the species relies on zoos and other conservation efforts. These oryx were photographed a couple of year back on the main savannah at Kilimanjaro Safaris.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

Sleeping in the Lap of Luxury

When I photographed this bachelor gorilla at the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, I watched him for some time trying to figure out what he was doing with that straw. Soon it became apparent that this boy prefers something a little softer and more luxurious to sleep on then just the cold dirty ground.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

A Good Neighbor

Not all animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom are from the far corners of the world. Some are from right in the Mouse's backyard, including this Roseate Spoonbill which can be found throughout the southern United States, including Florida. They were once hunted near extinction by the fashion industry, but they have come back strong and are no longer listed as endangered.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

That's Quite a Jump!

The Patterson's Eland is big, really big. Some bulls can weigh upwards of 2,000 pounds. But that doesn't mean they aren't capable of incredible feats of athleticism. They guys have often been found broad jumping over one another with little or no running start.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

A Stork in Dinoland

The Abdim's Stork is one of the smallest storks in existence, yet it is nowhere near a small bird. These guys are almost three feet tall and are often thought to be good luck by Africans living within their range. You can find this one, in all places, Dinoland.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

A Cranky River Horse

Hippos can weigh over 4,000 pounds, yet they are also great swimmer. In fact, they are probably the closing living land mammal relative to the whale. So much so, that their name means "river horse". Yes, hippos are amazing creatures...they are also REALLY cranky!

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)