Africa Collection (#94)

Cheetah {Acinonyx jubatus} 6-8 week cub grooming mother, Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya

Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Cheetah cub portrait {Acinonyx jubatus} Masai Mara, Kenya

Cheetah mother and cubs in line, Masai Mara (Acinonyx jubatus) Kenya - Book ends

Lance-nosed chameleon (Calumma gallus), Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Madagascar

Cartwheeling spider (Carparachne sp. ) in desert, Swakopmund, Namibia
Cartwheeling spider (Carparachne sp.) in desert, Swakopmund, Namibia

Dandy jumping spider (Portia schultzi) Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Giant African mantis (Sphodromantis viridis) portrait, captive, occurs in West Africa

Head and gills of juvenile Scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna Lewini), Kane ohe Bay, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

House sparrow (Passer domesticus) colony in building, Northern Morocco

Village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) male bird building nest, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Lion (Panthera leo), female with three cubs age 6 weeks, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Potto (Perodicticus potto) in tree, Togo. Captive

Boababs (Adansonia grandidieri) silhouetted at dawn, Allee des Baobabs / Avenue of the Baobabs, Morondave, Madagascar

Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male in tree, Kirindy Forest, Madagascar

Anubis and Thoth
Vintage engraving from 1864 of Anubis and Thoth. Anubis is jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife in ancient Egyptian religion

Bastet and Amen Ra
Vintage engraving from 1864 of Bastet and Amen Ra. Bastet is a feline goddess of ancient Egyptian religion. Amun (also Amon, Amen) was a local deity of Thebes

Ancient Egyptian Hyksos Statues from Tanis
Vintage engraving of Ancient Egyptian Hyksos Statues from Tanis

Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) twin babies age 45 days sleeping on mothers chest, captive, occurs in Central Africa. Critically endangered

Peringueys / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hiding in shallow sand, Namib Desert, Namibia. This little endemic snake is one of the smallest adders in the world

Leaf-tailed gecko {Uroplatus sikorae} licking its eye to clean it. Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Map of the Indian Ocean. Map showing the Indian subcontinent, East Africa, the Arabian peninsula, Indo-China and Western Australia. Plate 54 from The Times Atlas

Political map of South Western Asia. Map of the Near and Middle East, showing parts of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Plate 50 from The Times Atlas

Kenya-Life-Illustration
Picture taken in the 50s illustrating everyday life in Kenya. / AFP PHOTO

Africa-Illustration-Population
Picture released November 22, 1934 in French West Africa of an Africain family. / AFP PHOTO

Ancient egyptian farmers herding a flock of geese
Vintage engraving of Ancient egyptian farmers herding a flock of geese

Hornbills (Bucerotidae), hand-colored lithograph, published in 1887
Hornbills (Bucerotidae). Hand-colored lithograph, published in 1887

Development of the British Empire, lithograph, published 1897
Map of the territorial development of the British Empire from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Lithograph, published in 1897

Topographic maps of the former German colonies, lithograph, published 1897
Topographic maps of the former German colonies in Africa and the South Seas. Lithograph, published in 1897

Lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) wading in saltwater lagoon, Salinas, Walvis Bay, Namibia

Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) hunting Lesser flamingoes (Phoenicopterus minor) Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Nyiragongo volcano lava lake, Virungas National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo February 2015

Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) herd walking, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. October

Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) female and young in the mud, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. February

Rear view of Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) herd crossing the Mara river, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Spotted reed frog (Hyperolius pucticulatus) tadpoles, captive, endemic to Tanzania

Coalition of male Lions (Panthera leo) in grassland before storm, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Ground squirrels (Xerus inauris ) one with its tail over the back of another, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, February

Pair of Blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus) galloping across the open flood plains of the Bushmans River, Kariega Game Reserve, South Africa. Overall winner of the GDT Competition 2014

Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) close-up at zoo, occurs in East Africa

African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) in flight, Chobe National Park, Botswana

School of Bluespine unicornfish (Naso unicornis) gathered during the summer breeding season. Yolanda Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Close up portrait of female Lionfish (Pterois volitans) in the late afternoon, when Lionfish are more active. The Alternatives, Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Male Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) displaying, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) captive occurs in Tanzania

Adult Helmet Vanga (Euryceros prevostii) incubating a clutch of 3 eggs. Nest constructed in the fork of a Birds Nest Fern (Asplenium sp.) Masoala National Park, north east Madagascar

Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) juveniles, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Adult male Diademed Sifaka (Propithecus diadema) skipping / dancing across open ground between forest fragments, eastern Madagascar

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Africa, a continent of rich history and diverse landscapes. From the ancient Al-Idrisis world map in 1154 to the modern Africa Political Map, this land has witnessed countless changes over time. Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville remind us of the enchanting stories that have emerged from this vibrant continent. In Ice Cold In Alex (1958), we catch a glimpse of Africa's cinematic allure. But beyond its cultural contributions, it also holds geological significance with continental drift shaping its landscape over 250 million years. The stunning image of Gemsbok gracefully navigating Namibia's sand dunes showcases the remarkable wildlife found on this vast land. And who can forget the breathtaking Mount Kilimanjaro Sunset? A sight that leaves visitors in awe. Even from space, Africa captivates our attention as seen in Apollo 17's photograph capturing the whole earth. The White pelicans at Walvis Bay in Namibia add to its natural beauty and diversity. Let us not forget Africa's historical context as depicted by the British Empire world map from the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of colonialism's impact on this great continent. Africa is more than just a place; it is an intricate tapestry woven with tales of triumphs and struggles, captivating landscapes, and diverse cultures. This caption only scratches the surface of what makes Africa truly special – an ever-evolving mosaic waiting to be explored and understood by all who seek its treasures.