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RNZ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
How to take an award-winning photo
competition arts 26 minutes ago Two Dunedin teenagers have wowed the judges of Tuhura Otago Museum's Wildlife Photography Awards. They also happen to be brothers. Seventeen-year-old Sam McGee took out the overall winner title, beating more than 4000 entries from around the world, and was placed first in the youth wildlife category. His fifteen-year-old brother Monty, debuted at the competition and was named a runner up in the wildlife youth category.
Asharq Al-Awsat
3 days ago
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Arrowhead…Remembering India's Iconic Crocodile-Hunting Tigress
Indian wildlife photographer Sachin Rai still remembers tigress 'Arrowhead' pouncing on a crocodile and tearing away its leathery flesh with her teeth. Rai had been photographing the iconic tigress in western Rajasthan state's Ranthambore National Park since she was a cub, according to BBC. Last week, Arrowhead, also known as T-84, died at the age of 11 near a stretch of lakes in the scenic park, the very territory she had gloriously ruled over in her prime. Her death, caused by an illness, was mourned by hundreds of wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and tour guides who had flocked to the park to get a glimpse of her. Arrowhead's legendary status comes partly from her lineage; she is the daughter of Krishna and granddaughter of Machli - majestic tigresses who, once upon a time, dominated vast home ranges in Ranthambore with ferocity. They were also skilled crocodile-killers, known to incapacitate the massive creatures by crushing their skulls in their powerful jaws. Rai said that Arrowhead - named such by another wildlife photographer after the distinct arrow-shaped stripes on her cheek - took to killing crocodiles after her health began failing her. 'But even though she was weak and frail, the crocodiles were no match for her,' Rai said. Her kills earned her the nickname 'crocodile-hunter' by her fans, he added. In fact, she killed a crocodile just days before her death. Though graceful and fierce, Arrowhead had a difficult life, Rai said. Arrowhead gave birth to four litters in her lifetime, but not all of her children survived. She grew weak after developing a tumor and park officials would have to bring her food when she couldn't hunt for days. However, this was stopped after some of her cubs attacked and killed people.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Arrowhead: Remembering India's iconic crocodile-hunting tigress
Indian wildlife photographer Sachin Rai still remembers tigress "Arrowhead" pouncing on a crocodile and tearing away its leathery flesh with her Rai had been photographing the iconic tigress in western Rajasthan state's Ranthambore national park since she was a week, Arrowhead, also known as T-84, died at the age of 11 near a stretch of lakes in the scenic park, the very territory she had gloriously ruled over in her death, caused by an illness, was mourned by hundreds of wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and tour guides who had flocked to the park to get a glimpse of legendary status comes partly from her lineage; she is the daughter of Krishna and granddaughter of Machli - majestic tigresses who, once upon a time, dominated vast home ranges in Ranthambore with ferocity. They were also skilled crocodile-killers, known to incapacitate the massive creatures by crushing their skulls in their powerful jaws. Mr Rai says that Arrowhead - named such by another wildlife photographer after the distinct arrow-shaped stripes on her cheek - took to killing crocodiles after her health began failing her."But even though she was weak and frail, the crocodiles were no match for her," Mr Rai kills earned her the nickname "crocodile-hunter" by her fans, he adds. In fact, she killed a crocodile just days before her graceful and fierce, Arrowhead had a difficult life, Mr Rai says. She was chased out of her territory by her own daughter, Riddhi, and had to mate multiple times in order to find a place she could call home. (A male tiger shares his territory with his mate, offering her a space to bring up their cubs.) Arrowhead gave birth to four litters in her lifetime, but not all of her children grew weak after developing a tumour and park official's would have to bring her food when she couldn't hunt for days. However, this was stopped after some of her cubs attacked and killed Rai, who was around when Arrowhead was nearing her end, says that it was heart-breaking to see a powerful, majestic creature become so weak and powerless."I saw her struggling to walk. Every step seemed like an effort and she kept falling down," he Arrowhead ventured into her daughter Riddhi's territory - which was once her own - in her last days. "Riddhi didn't put up a fight. She just gave her mother space to lie down and rest," Mr Rai says, tearing up. Follow BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
Forbes
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Funny Animal Photos: 10 Front Runners For Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2025
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards has teased a preview selection of new funny animal photos entered to date in its 2025 photography competition 'to brighten anyone's day with a chuckle and something positive to brighten the week.' With less than a month to go before it closes for entries on June 30, the 2025 free-to-enter photo and video competition is open to 'professional photographers, amateur shutterbugs, beginners and young clickers, using any camera brand." Among the prizes for the winners are a safari in Kenya's Maasai Mara with Alex Walker's Serian, plus Nikon camera bags and camera kits. A very happy deer, a small lava lizard driving a giant iguana and a wig-topped rhino are among the funny entries selected for this preview showing wildlife animals 'being their usual selves, showing off and making us realise that we are very lucky to have them on this planet!' The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards were co-founded in 2015 by professional photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam to create a competition that focuses on the lighter side of wildlife photography while keeping sustainability in the forefront by promoting the conservation of wildlife and habitats through humour. Showing a lighter side of wild animal photography, the contest runs in partnership with Nikon and supports the nonprofit Whitley Fund for Nature dedicated to empowering conservation leaders across the Global South. Over 30 years, the organization has channeled £23 million to more than 220 conservationists in 80 countries. 'Comedy Wildlife's photographs transcend cultures and ages to bring a smile to everyone's face and with a mission to engage wildlife lovers everywhere to be part of a global conversation about conservation,' say the organizers. Commander, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Racheller Mackintosh, Australia - Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards A lava lizard takes charge of a Galapagos marine iguana and sets off on a ride. Judging by the iguana's possessed eyes, the lava lizard may have taken over its soul, too. These two prehistoric-looking creatures were hanging out with a group of marine iguanas on a rocky beach on Fernandina Island in the Galapagos Islands. A spontaneous shot from an expedition ship in Antarctica caught these gentoo penguins seemingly waiting patiently for their turn to jump into the sea. The image shows lion siblings at play, one of them appearing to give a push to the other, maybe to annoy their mom. Lions aren't natural climbers, so it looks like one sibling is encouraging the other to do something naughty!. Go away, Hokkaido, Japan Annette Kirby, Australia - Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards This image from Japan catches a White-Tailed Sea Eagle hiding a fish in a hole as another eagle was approaching to steal it. I Hate Ikea, Kruger National Park, South Africa Brian Hempstead, U.S. - Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards A Common Myna bird builds a nest big enough for a presumably growing family in a South African national park. Rhino in Wig, Chitwan National Park, Nepal Yann Chauvette, Canada - Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder A Greater One-Horned Rhino feasting on aquatic fine dining, dove underwater and got back up with a new wig made from his delicious meal. Aaaaaww Mum!, Rwanda Mark Meth-Cohn, UK - Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 A caring gorilla mum gifts her infant a big sloppy kiss. Along the Murrumbidgee River near Canberra, Australia, lizards were scurrying under the rocks looking for lunch. This junior Gippsland Waterdragon popped up and gave a friendly wave. Laugh Like No-One Is Watching, Western Australia Emma Parker, Australia - Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards "A guppy swims into a bar…" Two joyful Blue Spotted Mudskippers look like they're sharing the latest Internet joke. The 2025 funny animal photos competition is free to enter and now open worldwide, only via the website. It will close on June 30. The finalist list of funny animals photos will be announced in October and the winners named either in November or December.
Irish Times
07-06-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Hare golf coursing: a mother and leverets up close in Carlow
I am a sports photographer and, while recently taking photos at Carlow Golf Club, I was told that a female hare was feeding two leverets about two metres away from the window. I went outside and slowly got as close as I could and took the shot. The hare did not move at all. Pat Ahern, Co Carlow This is a wonderful image of a working mother. Female hares can have two or three litters per year – this is her first this year. Hares do not use burrows, so the young leverets are born in a depression or form in longish grass. The mother spends little time with them, although she is always in cover close by. The leverets stay very still in the form, in which they were born, for the first few days and the mother returns around dusk to feed them – just one feed every 24 hours. After a few days the young disperse but they will return to the spot at feeding time for about three further weeks. Large red damselfly. Photograph supplied by Paul Dunne I saw this red damselfly on laurel in Connemara. Paul Dunne, Co Galway This is the large red damselfly, Pyrrhosoma nymphula. It is the first species of that group on the wing every year and marks the start of the season. It is our only red damselfly – the other red ones that appear later in the summer are all larger and stouter. It is common throughout Ireland, particularly in areas where the waterbodies are acid, such as bog pools and upland lakes. READ MORE Common wave moth. Photograph supplied by Darren Maguire I spotted this delicate and beautiful little chap on a whitethorn hedge in early May. I haven't seen one before; can you help identify it and hopefully provide some background? Darren Maguire, Co Meath This is a common wave moth. It overwinters as a pupa, and this one has now turned into an elegant adult. While it may be visiting the hawthorn for a feed of nectar to keep it going, it needs to find some willow or aspen because it is on the leaves of these trees that its caterpillars feed. These can be either green or brown with cryptic makings, and they really blend into their background to avoid being detected by pesky, sharp-eyed birds. May bug I found this beetle on its back and struggling on my patio. I turned it over and left it alone and a little while later it was gone. What is it? From Co Dublin by email Lots of queries and images of this insect have arrived during May – I assume from new readers from last June onwards. This is the May bug, which emerges and flies every year in May and always graces this column then. It is a large beetle, up to 30mm long and quite heavy for a beetle. The males have impressive antennae, which can open out like a fan – all the better to detect the presence of a female. As adults, they feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs and swarm around them at dusk in the hope of getting lucky. Barrel jellyfish. Photograph supplied by Judith Brassil What is this jellyfish seen on Curracloe beach on May Day? It was about 12 inches in diameter. Is it dangerous? Judith Brassil, Co Wexford This is an early sighting of the barrel jellyfish, which usually reaches our shores later in year when the water is warmer. Young fish and small crabs don't think it is dangerous as they often seek shelter in the protective tentacles. It can sting us however, although the sting is usually only mildly venomous. Please submit your nature query, observation, or photo, with a location, via or by email to weekend@
