A leopard lounging on a tree branch in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park

Wildlife Photography

Capturing the beauty and drama of wildlife from the Pacific Northwest to Africa.

A mother Chacma baboon grooming her young baboon in Chobe National Park, Botswana

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A curated selection of my most compelling wildlife photographs from around the world.

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An African Wild Dog in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Wild Dogs, Coyotes, Jackals & Hyena

The pack hunters and scavengers of the wild — African wild dogs, coyotes, jackals, and hyenas captured in their natural habitats.

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A young Lion in a tree Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.

Lions, Cheetahs & Leopards

The great cats of Africa — from powerful lions on the savanna to elusive leopards in the trees and lightning-fast cheetahs on the hunt.

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An elephant that is red from rolling in the red clay in Tarangire National Park Tanzania

Elephants, Rhinos & Hippos

The gentle giants and armored titans of Africa — elephants at watering holes, rhinos on the plains, and hippos in the rivers.

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A Barred Owl Flying in Washington State.

Owls, Eagles, Hawks & Vultures

Raptors in flight and at rest — the fierce hunters of the sky from North America and Africa.

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A Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

Apes, Monkeys, Baboons & Lemurs

Our closest relatives in the wild — from mountain gorillas in the mist to baboons on the savanna and lemurs in Madagascar.

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A Sooty Grouse in the fall foliage at Mt. Rainier National Park.

Birds

A colorful collection of avian life — from tiny songbirds to majestic waterbirds, captured across continents.

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Otters, Mongoose & Raccoons

The playful and curious small mammals — from river otters diving for fish to mongoose standing guard.

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Zebras having a slight disagreement in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Giraffes, Zebras & Other Ungulates

The hoofed animals of the savanna — towering giraffes, striking zebras, and graceful antelope species.

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Reptiles & Amphibians

The cold-blooded wonders — chameleons, crocodiles, lizards, and frogs in their natural environments.

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Bird ID Flashcards

Trying to learn the birds in your area? This custom tool builds an Anki flashcard deck based on recent eBird sightings near you.

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Four wild dog puppies waiting for the adults to return with food

About the Photographer

James Punteney is a wildlife photographer based in the Pacific Northwest, with a passion for capturing intimate moments in the natural world. From the rainforests of Central America to the savannas of East Africa, his work celebrates the beauty and diversity of wildlife.

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A Bald Eagle landing on a pylon in the Columbia River during the Smelt run