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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Shepherd of Ibex

The Nubian Ibex are a protected animal in Israel 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. In a biblical-like scene, a girl wrapped in a blanket is walking to the Ramon Crater rim in the Negev desert to watch the sunrise, with a small herd of ibex following her in hope of getting food.

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