Heavy-eyed and dazed, the male lion sits up, gazing intently at a hornbill’s morning feast, his own hunger long satisfied but curiosity stirring.

The young male lion cub moved slowly through the tall grass, his small frame pressing forward with deliberate caution.

The early morning dew reflects the cold snap of air as the lion pride male stirs to his feet.

An early setting African sun leaves the final remains of an elephant's femur in the grasp of the bone collectors.

In the fading light of the African bush, a Gijima male lion watches for his brother.

The African leopard lay silent, only awakening to our presence.

The mongoose silently emerged from the reeds, her black eyes watching me with some caution.

He emerged slowly, his large, full tusk pressing across the bush.

The hyena cubs lay patiently by the den, awaiting their mothers return before nightfall.

The taste was a pleasure, but his eyes were alert as he constantly scanned the bush around him.

Lifting in a sudden turn, the large hippo opens its jaws in a show of territorial defiance.

Her arrival received a whoop of cries as the hyenas engaged in their traditional greeting ceremony of squeals and groans.

The Oxpecker takes a moment to check me out.

Alerted by our presence, a female springbuck looks up, observing me.

The lion cub warily eyes me as I steady my shot of the pride at rest.

On alert, a male African wild dog surveys the perimeter near a kill, his eyes connecting with mine briefly.

She made her first charge, protective of her calf, as we approached.

The leopard savoured its fresh kill, a reward for its patient effort.

The black rhino calf turned quietly, its glance one of distrust.

The Dwarf Mongoose: A Curious Observer in the Twilight Wilderness.