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04-Feb-2019

5DS_5468.jpg

Mount Kenya

Giant forest hog is considered the largest of wild pig species. It can weigh up to 275kg and 2m in length. It is rarely seen as it has been hunted a lot and avoid human contact. It only lives in a few forests in Africa.

Nikon D500 ,Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/200s f/5.0 at 420.0mm iso1000 full exif

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Liz Bickel21-May-2019 04:41
Very interesting shot of this pig with the symbiotic birds. How lucky for you to have the chance to photograph him.
larose forest photos21-May-2019 01:08
Wow, that is an amazing animal. Good that it hides from humans. Love the birds cleaning its hide. V
chris morton20-May-2019 19:59
great piggy and the clean-up birds are an extra bonus
Pierre Martin20-May-2019 19:57
wow didn't know about is size, beautiful capture and is getting a free clean-up!
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