Photographer Gets The Shoot Of A Lifetime With These Adorable Baby Meerkats In Botswana
April 9, 2014
Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas traveled to the Makgadikgadi Pans region of Botswana to photograph some of the most charismatic (and cutest) creatures in Africa – baby meerkats!
These three week old meerkats are completely wild but over time they have become habituated to humans. This means it is possible to gain their trust and get really close to them. When people are around, these clever little creatures take full advantage of the situation and will sometimes climb on top of the nearest person for a better view out over the long grass.
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
Like this curious little guy...
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
Slightly added elevation here.
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
Now this is more like it. This human head is a perfect post!
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
Hold it steady please.
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
"Trying to photograph animals that jumped on me whenever I got too close was certainly a challenge."
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
Ah that's the shot!
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
Cuteness overload.
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
"Uh oh, I think I see Mom"
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
Mom is back, keeping her babes close for...
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Snuggle time!
Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas
For a behind the scenes look at this project including lots of amusing meerkat antics, watch this quick 2 minute video:
Visit Will's website and follow him on Instagram for more amazing photos!
Source: blog.burrard-lucas.com
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