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The Cat

Masai Mara, Kenya. I vividly remember a few unforgettable wildlife moments. This encounter with a serval was definitely one of them. It was in 2021 toward the end of my trip to the Mara. As we were making our way back to camp one evening, I decided to stop and stretch my legs after a long day in the vehicle. The temperature was ideal and I felt like staying out a bit more. As I was enjoying the cool breeze, I noticed a serval looking at us as he was walking towards the mud road; he seemed totally relaxed.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2021
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Kenya
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Copyright: © Michel Zoghzoghi