Animal Portraits Gallery
'The Barbary Macaque'
Barbary macaques live in the Atlas Mountains in North Africa (Morocco and Algeria) up to an altitude of 2,000 meters. There are only about 10,000 animals left. In the last 30 years their number has decreased by 65%. Their habitat is occupied by humans.
'European Bison'
European bison’s were hunted to extinction in the wild, but have since been reintroduced from captivity into several countries.
'The ankole watusi cow and their enormous horns'
The Ankole Watusi cow is a breed of African cattle from Burundi and Rwanda and in the Kivu area of eastern Congo, with massive horns (the longest Ankole horns).
'The Great Grey Owl'
This owl grows to a length of 59 to 85 cm and is found in the northern coniferous forests of Europe, North America and Asia. Its size consists mainly of feathers, which protect it from the northern cold. The Great Grey Owl hunts birds and small mammals such as mice. His specialty is his phenomenal hearing. With its striking, disc-shaped head it scans the snowy landscape and is able to detect the smallest movements under the snow.
Mandrill with "finger on the pulse"
The mandrill resembles a war-coloured monkey. It has huge fangs the size of human's thumbs and usually lives in a group or harem led by a dominant male. This headed male is the most colourful member of his troop, which consists mainly of females. They mainly live in Central Africa.
'The RĂĽppells Vulture'
A record holder as a bird that can fly the highest, up to 11km! You can clearly see in his eyes that it is a predator.
'Rhino with calf'
For centuries, rhinoceroses were widely present in the African savannas and Asian tropical forests. Today, few rhinos live outside of national parks and reserves. These animals have few natural predators, but their habitat is endangered. The fertile grasslands are used as agricultural land, forests are being cut down. Unfortunately is poaching the biggest threat to this animal.
The Hippo.
Hippos are much more dangerous than they look. It is in South Africa, after the malaria mosquito and the crocodile, the animal that claims the most human victims. Hunting the animal for eg. ivory has greatly reduced the number of hippos.
'Ankole Watusi cow - Olé' :-)
The Ankole Watusi cow is a breed of African cattle from Burundi and Rwanda and in the Kivu area of eastern Congo, with massive horns (the longest Ankole horns).
Virtual gallery
You are invited to visit our virtual gallery in 3D. Here you will experience a unique online exhibition where you can view the animal portraits of Nature photographer Boudewijn Dupont.
10 Reasons why animals are in danger of extinction
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Humanity has always flourished thanks to nature. In order to continue to evolve as a society, we will remain dependent on natural resources. Its protection and its evolution towards sustainable management are therefore essential conditions for a prosperous future.
Biodiversity is the colourful collection of all growing plants and animal species and how they together form a beautiful living whole. Balancing biodiversity is just as important for nature as it is for humans: from the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink to our physical and mental well-being.
Here are 10 reasons why animals are in danger of extinction
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