A memory in the raw – imagery by G.Ooms

The serval (pronounced /ˈsɜrvəl/), Leptailurus serval, is a medium-sized African wild cat. Modern molecular DNA analysis indicates servals descend from the same Felid ancestor as the lion. The serval maintains its own lineage, and appears to share common traits with the cheetah, which may have descended from ancient servals. Similar DNA studies have shown the African golden cat and the caracal are closely related to the serval, and may have branched by cross-breeding.

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• posted:Nature
• tags:African wild cat, Leptailurus serval, serval

The meerkat or suricate Suricata suricatta, a small mammal, is a member of the mongoose family. Meerkats live in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana and in South Africa. A group of meerkats is called a “mob”, “gang” or “clan”. A meerkat clan often contains about 20 meerkats, but some superfamilies have 50 or more members. Meerkats have an average life span of 12-14 years.

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• posted:Nature
• tags:Cercopithecini, Meerkat, mongoose family

16 February, 2010 // The race, number 127 · 10 comments

24th international sled dog race. 12 categories are provided, to the Single Horse 12 Dog-span full pomp and ceremony, with Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and Samoyeds.

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• posted:Everyday
• tags:24th international sled dog race, Alaskan Malamutes, number 127, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, sled dog race, the race

12 February, 2010 // The race, number 132 · 14 comments

24th international sled dog race. 12 categories are provided, to the Single Horse 12 Dog-span full pomp and ceremony, with Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and Samoyeds.

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• posted:Everyday
• tags:24th international sled dog race, Alaskan Malamutes, number 132, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, sled dog race, the race

11 February, 2010 // Colorful and crazy · 4 comments

Venice Beach, California is a desired destination for travelers from all over the world. It is unlike any place on Earth, well known for its artists, street performers and funky atmosphere. It is a virtual carnival running year round with free admission.

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• posted:Street + Travel + Venice Beach, California
• tags:California, colorful, crazy, funky, Venice Beach, California

07 February, 2010 // The Dragon Mountain · 6 comments

… with their awe-inspiring basalt cliffs, snowcapped in winter, tower over riverine bush, lush yellowwood forests and cascading waterfalls, form a massive barrier separating KwaZulu-Natal from the Kingdom of Lesotho. The only road access to the Drakensberg is via Sani Pass, which at the top, boasts the highest pub on Africa, 3 000 metres above sea level.

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• posted:Landscape + Natal Drakensberg Park, South Africa + Travel
• tags:Dragon Mountain, Drakensberg, Sani Pass

The majestic Northern Drakensberg is the highest part and possibly the most impressive of the Drakensberg mountain range rising to over 3 000 meters. Known to the Zulu people as Ukhahlamba, or ‘Barrier of Spears’, the Mountains of the Dragon provide a magnificent semi-circular border between KwaZulu-Natal and the inland mountain kingdom of Lesotho.

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• posted:Landscape + Natal Drakensberg Park, South Africa + Travel
• tags:Majestic, Natal Drakensberg, Sani Pass