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The Buffalo watching through the bushes
We set out on a game drive in the Kruger Park's Thornybush Reserve. Before we knew it we found ourselves in a forest surrounded by a herd of buffalo. We quietly watched as the herd went about its business, with one eye always unnervingly focused on our vehicle. Just when you think you're watching them, you see something like this and realise that they're watching you.

All images © marco monteiro-silva

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