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DingoDogPhotography — Bongo in your face by-sa

Published: 2012-03-09 21:55:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 2491; Favourites: 70; Downloads: 76
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Description This is the Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus), its one of the largest African forest antelope. It lives in dense tropical jungles and bamboo forests. The Bongo's deep chestnut color and bright white stripes, on it's sides, help camouflage it from predators. Taken at the Memphis Zoo on 2-18-12.
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Comments: 24

JRd1st [2012-08-03 23:44:11 +0000 UTC]

Nice shot.

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to JRd1st [2012-08-10 01:11:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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HecklingHyena [2012-03-19 22:46:41 +0000 UTC]

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Wonderful job

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to HecklingHyena [2012-03-23 02:18:03 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you, ever-so much. You most kind.

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ShaleseSands [2012-03-11 19:14:52 +0000 UTC]

Lovely photo! I love how close you were able to get with this one--very close up details.

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to ShaleseSands [2012-03-14 22:18:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much. That comment made my day. Have a hug as my way of saying thanks.

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ShaleseSands In reply to DingoDogPhotography [2012-03-14 23:07:23 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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ThisIsLydia [2012-03-10 13:43:15 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to ThisIsLydia [2012-03-11 20:29:01 +0000 UTC]

Awww. Thank you.

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ThisIsLydia In reply to DingoDogPhotography [2012-03-11 23:47:16 +0000 UTC]

Welcome

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CheeTree [2012-03-10 05:22:10 +0000 UTC]

so gorgeous, i love their yellow masks

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to CheeTree [2012-03-11 20:28:01 +0000 UTC]

That they are. Its amazing just how well that yellow mask of theirs help him blend into a bamboo forest, providing near perfect camouflage. Thanks.

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CheeTree In reply to DingoDogPhotography [2012-03-15 03:27:19 +0000 UTC]

wow! you know a lot about them thats so cool

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to CheeTree [2012-03-21 03:11:52 +0000 UTC]

Thats sweet of you to say. Wildlife studys is my specialty.

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CheeTree In reply to DingoDogPhotography [2012-03-25 18:42:42 +0000 UTC]

i hope to be a biologist someday

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to CheeTree [2012-04-02 20:35:28 +0000 UTC]

You can become anything you put your mind too. A biologist is a great and job to aim for. Here is a tip to help you on your way. Take every Science and Math in both high-school and collage. I wish you the best of luck.

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SilverVulpine [2012-03-10 00:16:45 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous closeup!
Really great capture!

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to SilverVulpine [2012-03-10 04:04:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Billy. I do love close up photos of faces.

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SilverVulpine In reply to DingoDogPhotography [2012-03-10 04:18:22 +0000 UTC]

Yours are always gorgeous.

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KateHughes [2012-03-09 23:40:01 +0000 UTC]

I like how close this is! Geat title!

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to KateHughes [2012-03-10 03:59:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I thought of the title because of the way this stag Bongo would move in front of me as I was trying to take photos of its mates calf.

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meihua [2012-03-09 22:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow, great closeup!

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DingoDogPhotography In reply to meihua [2012-03-09 22:46:55 +0000 UTC]

Awww. Thank you, Meihu. Coming from a photographer of your skill, thats a great compliment.

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meihua In reply to DingoDogPhotography [2012-03-12 05:26:48 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you for that You made my day!

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