Mountain Nyala Dinsho Ethiopia

    This rare antelope has a highly restricted global range, being found only in the high mountain forested grasslands of Ethiopia at 2000-4000m. They were the last of the great antelope species to be described new to science in 1910, and the global population (listed as endangered by IUCN) is probably fewer than 2500 mature individuals. They spent a lot of time shading under trees in the heat of the day, but are more active mornings and evenings. They were also incredibly variable in colouration and pattern. I thought that this was a particularly beautifully marked individual.

    Comments and faves

    1. ★

      Ungulate Dave, nondesigner59, devonteg, Wildmoreway, and 18 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Ungulate Dave (14 months ago | reply)

      OH WOW. This is such a stunning specimen of one of my favourite species!

    3. Tim Melling (14 months ago | reply)

      Thanks again. I think this was the handsomest individual we saw. Couldn't believe my luck when he posed in the open. Any thoughts on which groups to post them in?

    4. riveritchen (14 months ago | reply)

      Very nice photo.

    5. nondesigner59 (14 months ago | reply)

      Very proud pose.. Well captured.

    6. michaelgslattery (14 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful capture. Beautiful animal!

    7. David J. Morris (14 months ago | reply)

      Smart antelope Tim, it's really posing nicely showing those great markings.

    8. devonteg (14 months ago | reply)

      beautiful creature!! what struck me instantly is the white throat patch, very like our roe deer!
      and re your thoughts on groups...
      well there is a new small young growing group looking for members called
      Anything Nikon, Except People!
      would be great to have you there :o)

    9. Arctic Al (14 months ago | reply)

      Lovely animal and photo.

    10. Jon Parkes Photography (14 months ago | reply)

      Another stunning image

    11. zoopenguinwatcher (14 months ago | reply)

      This is wonderful Tim. I have only ever seen a Nyala once - a stunningly beautiful animal.

    12. Derek_Custer (14 months ago | reply)

      Great shot. Congratulations on Explore :)

      Via Today's Explore at #228 on Fluidr

    13. Tilak Haria (14 months ago | reply)

      Congrats for being on EXPLORE.

      Via Today's Explore at #228 on Fluidr

    14. riggy-riggo (14 months ago | reply)

      a stunning capture, love the pose

    15. JimbobEdsel (14 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful! Congrats on the Explore!

      Via Today's Explore at #227 on Fluidr

    16. This photo was invited and added to the NATURE Pure and Beautiful group.

    17. Daybreak2006 (14 months ago | reply)

      wonderful shot!

    18. LEFTY598 (14 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic capture- magnificent animal ! Congratulations on Explore

      Via Today's Explore at #163 on Fluidr

    19. RPM-Photo (14 months ago | reply)

      Great Image! Seen and enjoyed in Flickr Explore Interesting Photos.
      Congratulations on the Explore! Have a great day!

    20. farissshafee II (14 months ago | reply)

      excellently spotted

    21. Ladylynx13 (14 months ago | reply)

      Great capture. :)

    22. Bas Tadema (13 months ago | reply)

      So full proud ..great capture.

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