NOLA VICKERY, MISCHIEF ON HIS MIND (ANIMAL & NATURE 2024)

A family of baboons were nervously drinking at the waters' edge in Chobe NP, Botswana. Far from relaxing, this activity is fraught with danger, as many crocodiles lurk in the murky waters and - being masters of stealth - can strike at any time. The bub, while keeping close to mum, was a picture of innocence and obviously had mishief on his mind.

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