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Andrey Gudkov is a fearless wildlife photographer who travels to some of the most remote and dangerous places on Earth, like the wilds of Borneo, Zambia, and Rinca Island. His passion for capturing animals in their natural habitat began with watching BBC nature programs and being mesmerized by National Geographic.

After the fall of the Soviet Union, he was finally free to chase his dream of documenting exotic animals, many of which are now endangered. Gudkov believes that every animal has a human-like quality, and his mission is to show the world their beauty before it’s too late. Despite the harsh conditions and challenges, including lugging heavy equipment through jungles and dealing with tropical diseases, he’s committed to raising awareness about the fragility of wildlife in our rapidly changing world.

More info: Instagram | wildanimalssafari.com

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the Bengals go for a deep pass, will they catch it?

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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There would be no world without the love and care of Mom's.

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean capybaras have birds standing on them in the wild, too!

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    " aww, Mom you're embarrassing me in front of my friends"

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the way you can see its breath!

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    Judy Reynolds
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always amazed at such large animals launching themselves into the air!

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The look on his face plus the boner partially hidden behind the leaf does note bode well for the photographer.

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like they just told a Dad Joke, and they're waiting for the laughs.

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This hippo is not at all happy about the intrusion

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mirror, mirror on the floor, what is that I’m looking for?

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahahahahahahaha...that's the funniest thing I ever heard!

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never seen these mammals before. Anyone know what they are?

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every mom feels that way at one time or another.

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