MAMMALS

Livin on the Edge Battle of Nubian ibexes on the edge of the precipice, with the beautiful background of the desert mountains of Zin, Israel. Du- ring the mating season, the males’ fur becomes darker in certain areas such as the chest and legs, their neck muscles thicken and they fight for the right to

Elefanti dal Basso Since I bought a resort in Malindi, I often visit the nearby parks. In April 2022, I spent a few days at Tsavo to pho- tograph elephants at the puddles from a wide angle. Du- ring the pandemic, I had built myself a remote-controlled robot protected by a camouflaged aluminium casing. The

The erd Lorenzo was determined, having devoted six months to finding the perfect place to photograph wolves. After securing his camera trap to a tree, the author spent hours adjusting the settings to include the mountain background. As the wolves followed one of their usual routes, he obtained this striking shot.

Stoat’s game Scientists have observed stoats engage in such performances on many occasions. Many liken this behaviour to dancing, although opinions are divided on the reasons for these leaps and twists. Sometimes, the dances are performed in front of a rabbit or bird, perhaps in an attempt to confuse or distract potential prey. At other