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Hogging the bath
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Hogging the bath

by Martin Dunn

Gallery: Man & FaunaPosted December 18, 2017522 views2 comments
Thawale Lodge, Majete NP, Malawi

This warthog found its own way of keeping cool in the 40 degree heat.
Unfortunately, once he'd used the bird bath no other animals would go near it.

Nikon D7100
Nikon 300mm f4 lens with 2x tc

1/1250s
f8
ISO 1600
 

Comments

2 comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on December 19, 2017 at 3:37 PM
I guess you could say he was "hogging" the bird bath!  Cute photo.  I do wish his eyes were more visible but with those thick eye lashes I guess getting the eyes sharper would be difficult.  Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Williams on January 3, 2018 at 11:43 AM
Can't say I blame him for wanting to cool down a bit. What a fun shot Martin. Can't say I blame the other animals for staying away afterwards either...
Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments