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FROLICKING IN THE MIST UNDER ATTACK
1In November I went for a walk near my 2I’ve been coming to the
home to enjoy the morning mist. Not long Hesserghatta grasslands in the
after sunrise I saw roe deer on the brow of outskirts of Bangalore, India, for about
a hill overlooking Salisbury Cathedral. They seven years. We see a lot of short-toed
spotted me first before running off towards snake eagles hunting here, but this
the woods. I took a few pictures, managing time I managed to capture a truly
to focus on the ungulates and not the misty unique moment. After locating its prey,
background, and even captured a couple of the predator usually swoops down and
mid-jump shots. I wasn’t sure if they would be rapidly flies away with the kill. However,
in focus, but I was delighted with the result. this individual took on a feisty rat
Martin Cook, Salisbury, UK snake that fought back, and eventually
the raptor abandoned the hunt. It was
such an exciting duel to witness!
Vikram Ramesh, Bangalore, India

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3Last year, my husband and I journeyed are water-repellent
to Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park in to protect against
Madagascar to try and see the Endangered humidity, while
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Rebecca Noble, Worcester, UK

DEEP IN THOUGHT
4I trekked with a tour group through
Bwindi National Park, Democratic Republic
of the Congo, for about four hours in search
of gorillas. When we eventually found the
primates, I was thrilled to see a sleeping
silverback, several females and a couple
of youngsters playing boisterously. The
silverback began to stir and I captured his
pensive expression. It really was an honour
to see these magnificent animals in the wild.
Andy Edge, Essex, UK

110 BBC Wildlife February 2018