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U Turn

Two young male white rhinos were venturing into another male’s territory. Keeping a look out for him, they tried to get closer to the green pastures. But they were spotted. The two males stood still for a brief moment before making a quick U-turn to get out of the marked territory. The territorial male chased them; he was clearly bigger and more skilled than the adolescent males. The dust rising from the ground shows the muscle and fear of the rhinos as they dart in Laikipia, Kenya.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2019
Date Uploaded: 09.2022
Photo Location: Laikipia savanna, Kenya
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Copyright: © Manoj Shah