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African Civet

African Civet

Although this is not the best photo, I had to share it, as we were so lucky to see an African Civet (also known as a civet cat). These creatures are uncommon, n...
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Although this is not the best photo, I had to share it, as we were so lucky to see an African Civet (also known as a civet cat). These creatures are uncommon, nocturnal and very shy, so to see one so close in the daylight (just about!) was an incredible experience!
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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/125

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Feb, 2014

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