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The shy and elusive Okapi is endemic to the tropical rainforests of the Congo and is a close relative to the giraffe and is also a diurnal browser Royalty-Free Stock PhotoMost resettlement in the DRC follows the roads and in many areas the forest near to the roads is exploited for its hard woods and the cleared areas cultivated for staple crops such as bananas and yams Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThese Jurassic sedimentary rocks show an shallow marine environment in constant change not allowing the deposits to accumulate to any great depth and typical of the cliff rocks on the Dinosaur Coast Royalty-Free Stock PhotoA view over Central Kampala from the vantage point of the minaret of the Old Kampala Mosque, one of the highest points in Kampala Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe beauty of the radial symmetry of a Kite Spider web, part of the Orb Web family, is caught in the early morning rays of sunlight. Each day the little arachnid has to build a new masterpiece Royalty-Free Stock PhotoA pair of elephant bulls have a relaxing drink on the banks of the Great Ruaha River. Royalty-Free Stock PhotoA mixed herd of herbivores is a common sight in the remote and unspoilt wilderness in the Katavi National Park Royalty-Free Stock PhotoA White-tailed Bumble-Bee worker feeds on an allium flower. Still the commonest and most widespread of the Bumble-Bees in UK the males have longer antennae Royalty-Free Stock PhotoAn alert Grey Squirrel surveys its surroundings from a tree trunk. The Grey Squirrel is often regaurded as a pest as it has usurped the indigenous Red Squirrel from most of the UK. Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe Great Scallop shell is the ideal example of a powerful free-swimming bivalve. Overfished in many areas these molluscs prefer sandy seabeds Royalty-Free Stock PhotoJurassic sandstones have overlain mudstones in an unconformity in strata exposed along the Dinosaur Coast. Tilting of the older strata and the subsequent layering of the sandstone creates this feature Royalty-Free Stock PhotoPapyrus forms extensive wetland habitats that is the home to many specialised endemic species such as Shoebill, Sitatunga and Papyrus Gonolek. Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThree bull elephants drink at leisure from the Great Ruaha River close to its confluence with the Mdonya river. Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe Glass Sponge, or Venus Flower Basket makes a delicate but rigid lattice of sillicate spicules extracted from seawater. They are found in tropical seas about 150-300 ft deep Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe Rufiji River is East Africa's largest perennial river and flows through the Selous Game Reserve, the largest and oldest area devoted to wildlife in Africa. Royalty-Free Stock PhotoA mature Impala ram displays himself showing the distinctive rump makings and metatarsal glands on the hind legs. These provide clear visual and chemical signals to alert his harem. Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe Ruaha Red-billed Hornbill has recently been reclassified as a new species as there is sufficient difference in plumage and colouration to distinguish from the more widespread Red-billed Hornbill Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe Icelandic Cyprine is a robust bi-valve mollusc that lives buried in muddy sandy shorelines below the tide marks. It is considered one of the longest lived animals living for several centuries Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe Ituri River is named after the section of the Central African Rainforest that it flows through as it makes its way as a tributary to the mighty Congo River Royalty-Free Stock PhotoGrey Squirrels are diurnal and solitary, spending their nights asleep in cosy homes in trees, called dreys. They will also shelter in them in inclement weather. Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe distinctive cigar-shaped buds of the Beech tree burst into life in spring as the tree prepares a new seasons canopy for growth and regeneration. Royalty-Free Stock PhotoPart of the Jongomera pack of Wild Dog, currently 15 strong. The species is slowly increased in a few areas such as Ruaha and Katavi but remains seriously endangered through-out its limited range. Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe female Bush Hyrax has a strong attachment to her young and when she has to go off to feed the young instinctively group together in creches for safety in numbers Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe Glass Sponge, or Venus Flower Basket makes a delicate but rigid lattice of silicate spicules extracted from seawater. They are found in tropical seas about 150-300 ft deep Royalty-Free Stock PhotoA mature female Chimpanzee relaxes during a siesta during the heat of the day. Members of the troop take it in turn to stay alert and ready to warn all the ftroop members Royalty-Free Stock PhotoCamp Putnam is sited on a series of rapids of the Epulu River and is the base for the Congolese Parks department and the Okapi capture and research centre Royalty-Free Stock PhotoAs the dry season sets in the flow of the Great Ruaha river is quickly reduced because of water removed for irrigation upstream for cotton farms. This has been catastrophic for the river ecology Royalty-Free Stock PhotoThe Red Arrows Fly in tight formation during a flying display on Armed Forces Day. Their skill and precision is obtained through incessant drill and practice and makes them the world's best Royalty-Free Stock PhotoA mature female Chimpanzee relaxes during a siesta during the heat of the day. Members of the troop take it in turn to stay alert and ready to warn all the troop members Royalty-Free Stock PhotoA massive ancient Baobab stands bathed in the light of late afternoon. The distinctive 'Up-side-down' tree is one of the first to shed its leaves when the dry season encroaches Royalty-Free Stock Photo
