Whisker Spots

Whisker Spots

£95.00Price
When scientific research creates the perfect photographic opportunity...
 
During my black rhino research at Lewa, I would often use my camera to get head-on and profile shots of the rhinos as they’re used to help us identify individuals. Whenever we came across a lion, I’d do the same thing so that the carnivore team could update their ID file.
 
Lions have unique whisker spot patterns, and these whisker spots are one of the only characteristics that don’t change throughout the lion's life. When I looked back at the photos from this encounter with a lioness, I noticed the two flies, one on the end of her nose and one flying just in front of it.
 
I love the insignificance of the flies in comparison to the size of her muzzle. They’re almost as small as her whisker spots. I enjoy the fact that an innocent attempt to capture a photo for research purposes has resulted in one of my favourite close-up shots of a lion.
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  • PRODUCT INFO

    PRINT ONLY.
    Printed on Innova Etching 315 gsm cotton rag paper that is sustainably sourced and FSC® certified. Available in three sizes:

     

    Small - 300x200mm
    Medium - 450x300mm
    Large - 600x400mm

     

    All prints are hand signed.
    UK buyers: If you would like your print to be framed, please email me and we can discuss the options -- thank you!

  • SHIPPING INFO

    FREE SHIPPING.

    Prints fulfilled on an order-by-order basis  so please be patient.
    Estimated handling time is 5-7 working days.
    Shipped by Royal Mail – Tracked & Signed. UK orders should arrive within 1-2 working days and International orders should arrive within 5-7 working days.

     

    ORDER IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS -- please see the timetable for UK & International cut-off dates. 

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Why Lewa Wildlife Conservancy?

It's personal...

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a private reserve in the centre of Kenya. Originally founded as a rhino sanctuary in 1983, Lewa's rhino population has grown from 15 founding individuals to over 169 rhinos today. Lewa now holds 14% of Kenya's rhino population and is a leading pioneer in rhino conservation. By providing a suitable and safe habitat for threatened wildlife, Lewa has also enabled other key African species to thrive, including the critically endangered Grevy's zebra, elephants, lions, wild dogs, cheetah, the critically endangered Pancake tortoise and many more...

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I have a masters in Wildlife Conservation and my thesis investigated black rhinos. I spent 7 months researching the black rhino population on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and I worked with some of the most inspiring, passionate and amazing people that I have ever met. I have witnessed first-hand the incredible work that is conducted on Lewa: vital scientific research, cutting-edge anti-poaching strategies, working closely with the local communities and providing educational outreach programmes to the surrounding schools. Lewa is truly a catalyst for conservation.

 

20% of all profits will be donated to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, specifically to the Research & Monitoring Department - my home for seven months, and a department whose work is vital for the conservation of several critically endangered species across the landscape. To find out how you will be helping, please visit www.lewa.org. Thank you!

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