21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Morning Duel

A pair of Nubian Ibex males showing off in front of their herd's females near the Ramon Crater in Israel's Negev desert. The ibex are a protected animal and this has resulted in them being less apprehensive of humans, roaming the streets of the desert towns and looking for food dumped by the people.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Mitzpe Ramon, Israel
Camera: Canon EOS R6
Copyright: © Doron Talmi