Meet Munish Palaniappan, a Chennai-based wildlife photographer with over 15 years of experience behind the lens. An engineer by degree and a storyteller by heart, Munish has traveled across forests, grasslands, and race tracks capturing moments that most of us only dream of seeing up close.

For this article, we've collected some of Munish Palaniappan’s most stunning wildlife photos. From the graceful neck of a giraffe to the piercing stare of a leopard, his images capture the power and beauty of the animal world.

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Adult giraffe gently nuzzling baby giraffe in wild grassland, with a bird flying nearby, showcasing breathtaking animal photos.

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Just let me check you've cleaned behind your ears.

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    Leopard climbing a tree in a wild grassy landscape, showcasing breathtaking animal photos of the beauty of the wild.

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    Gooooorgeooooooous kittie!🤩😍🤩

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    Giraffe drinking water at a wild watering hole with birds flying nearby in a breathtaking animal photo.

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    #4

    Lioness carrying her cub through grassy wild terrain, showcasing breathtaking animal photos that celebrate the beauty of the wild.

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    Lion cub standing on a log with a resting lioness in the background, showcasing breathtaking animal photos of the wild.

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    #6

    Two lions resting on a grassy mound under dramatic sunset skies in breathtaking wild animal photos.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well Kevin, I've heard that our distant relatives in the cities also prefer a raised resting spot...🤷🏽 🤔

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    #7

    Close-up of a wild leopard with intense eyes surrounded by green grass in a breathtaking animal photo from the wild.

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    Two antelopes facing each other near a waterhole in the wild, showcasing the beauty of wildlife photography.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely picture. Beautiful impala.

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    Zebras walking in the wild with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, showcasing breathtaking animal photos in nature.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For everyone in the US it's not pronounced zeebra it's zebra.

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    Colorful bird with striking blue feather crown perched on a green stem, showcasing breathtaking animal beauty of the wild.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A malachite kingfisher goes punk.

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    Lion standing on a grassy plain at sunset, showcasing breathtaking animal photos that celebrate the beauty of the wild.

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    #12

    Adult and baby elephants drinking water in the wild, showcasing breathtaking animal photos celebrating the beauty of the wild.

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    #13

    Bird in flight carrying a fish in its beak, showcasing breathtaking animal photos celebrating the beauty of the wild.

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    #14

    Close-up of a wild African painted dog showcasing the beauty of the wild in a natural green background setting.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Painted dog. Population declining.

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    Young rhinoceros walking on grassy wild terrain with a white bird flying nearby in a breathtaking animal photo.

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    #16

    Group of lions reflected in water at night, showcasing breathtaking animal photos celebrating the beauty of the wild.

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    #17

    Close-up of an elephant in the wild showcasing breathtaking animal beauty in a natural habitat under clear blue sky.

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    #18

    Two wild birds perched on a bush in a savannah landscape with a vibrant rainbow in the background.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crowned cranes. Uganda's national bird.

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    #19

    Silhouettes of two giraffes at sunset in the wild, showcasing breathtaking animal photos celebrating nature's beauty.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's obviously a six-legged double head giraffe(s)...🦒 🦒

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    #20

    Two lions with open mouths in grass, showcasing breathtaking animal photos capturing the beauty of the wild.

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    Close-up of a vibrant red bird reflected in water, showcasing breathtaking animal photos celebrating the beauty of the wild.

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    #22

    Male lion standing in tall grass on a vast plain, showcasing the beauty of the wild in breathtaking animal photos.

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    #23

    Young lion sitting on a rock at sunset showcasing breathtaking animal photos and the beauty of the wild.

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    #24

    Lion and lionesses hunting a buffalo in the wild, showcasing breathtaking animal photos celebrating the beauty of the wild.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I couldn't just sit and watch this. I would have to scream, throw stuff, IDK anything to try to stop this.

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    Young rhinoceros standing in tall grass with a small bird perched on its back, showcasing the beauty of the wild.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excuse me sir, I think you might have something on your back.

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    #26

    Giraffe and antelope standing near water with reflections at sunset in breathtaking wild animal photo.

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    #27

    Bird in mid-flight above a water body with reflection, showcasing breathtaking animal photos celebrating the beauty of the wild.

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    Aren't I just absolutely fabulous? This is a black-faced sand grouse.

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    #28

    Ostrich running across the green wild plain under a colorful sky, showcasing breathtaking animal beauty in the wild.

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    #29

    Close-up of a wild crocodile in water with jaws open, showcasing breathtaking animal beauty in the wild.

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    #30

    Colorful bird in mid-flight above a branch, showcasing the beauty of the wild in breathtaking animal photos.

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    #31

    Black monkey sitting on a tree branch in the wild, showcasing breathtaking animal photos of nature's beauty.

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    #32

    Large wild bird with fanned tail standing near water, reflecting in calm surface in breathtaking animal photo of the wild.

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    Kori bustard. One of, if not the heaviest, flying bird. They migrate too from Southern Africa to South Sudan.

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    #33

    Pigeon in mid-flight above water, captured in a breathtaking animal photo showcasing the beauty of the wild.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turtledove. Now becoming extremely scarce thanks to hunters In Mediterranean countries and islands.

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    Tiger walking in its natural habitat, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of wild animal photography.

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    #35

    Majestic eagle with wings spread perched on a tree stump, showcasing breathtaking animal beauty of the wild.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to watch fish eagles getting their supper out of Lake Victoria.

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    #36

    Leopard perched on a tree branch at sunset, showcasing breathtaking animal beauty in the wild.

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    Amazing! You can see her snack in the branches above her.

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    #37

    Cheetah chasing antelope in the wild, showcasing breathtaking animal photos that celebrate the beauty of nature.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't quite see a happy ending here.

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    #38

    Close-up of a wild bear with its cub on its back in natural habitat, showcasing breathtaking animal photos of the wild.

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    #39

    Bird with wings spread in flight between two giraffe legs in a breathtaking animal photo celebrating the beauty of the wild.

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    Two wild monkeys resting closely on a tree branch in a breathtaking animal photo celebrating the beauty of the wild.

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