Maurizio’s travelogue

Thorny tree on the rock uploaded on 4 June 2008

A thorny succulent plant growing on the bare rock of the limestone formations in the National Reserve Tsingy de Bemaraha

Hiking in the Tzingy uploaded on 4 June 2008

An adventurous hiking through the limestone blades of the Narional Reserve Tzingy de Bemaraha

Catta Lemur uploaded on 4 June 2008

The Catta, or Ringtailed Lemur, is the symbol of Madagascar wildlife

Baobab and Salt uploaded on 4 April 2008

The desolate landscape of Makgadikgadi Pans

Wildebeest Relax uploaded on 4 April 2008

Time to relax for the ever-roaming herbivore, always busy with endless migrations across the plain and always trying to escape its doom of being eaten by some predator or ...stepped over by some fellow in a migration frenzy.
Ngorongoro crater - Tanzania

Hippo Yawn uploaded on 4 April 2008

Two male hyppos engaged in a ritual fight (.. with not much convinction)
Lake Manyara National Park - Tanzania

Hyena's meal uploaded on 1 April 2008

Sifaka lemur - Nahampoana Reserve uploaded on 28 March 2008

Yet another cute lemur .. but don't let yourself be fooled by its tender Teddy-bear-like aspect ... watch out when you walk beneath the tree, or something unpleasant may drop upon your head !

Catta lemur - Nahampoana reserve - Madagascar uploaded on 27 March 2008

The world-famoous ring-tailed lemur at its best in the lush habitat of the Nahampoana reserve.