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  • File: Astronomy eclipse group set up on Lion Hill near Lake Nakuru, Kenya

    David Eicher
    Members of Astronomy ’s eclipse expedition set up on Lion Hill near Lake Nakuru, Lenya, on eclipse day, January 15, 2010. Related blog: Pictures from Astronomy 's annular eclipse trip to Kenya Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 22 2010

  • File: Clouds roll in before annularity

    David Eicher
    As we approached annularity, clouds rolled in, but we still saw the eclipse very well. Related blog: Pictures from Astronomy 's annular eclipse trip to Kenya Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 22 2010

  • File: Annular solar eclipse, January 15, 2010

    David Eicher
    The moment of annularity captured over the African plans of the Great Rift Valley. See more pictures of the January 15, 2010, annular solar eclipse in our Sun and Moon gallery . Related blog: Pictures from Astronomy 's annular eclipse trip to Kenya Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 22 2010

  • File: A parade of black-faced monkeys

    David Eicher
    A long line of black-faced monkeys walked out of a tree line, across this fallen log, and in front of our Land Rover. It was a delightful parade. Related blog: Pictures and videos from Astronomy 's annular eclipse trip to Kenya, part two , by David J. Eicher Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Tue, Jan 26 2010

  • File: African buffalo

    David Eicher
    An African buffalo (or Cape buffalo), one of the nastiest creatures on the plains. (And note it is not, as if often called, a water buffalo.) Related blog: Pictures and videos from Astronomy 's annular eclipse trip to Kenya, part two , by David J. Eicher Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Tue, Jan 26 2010

  • File: Gazelles

    David Eicher
    Gazelles come in many forms, and constitute the preferred dinner for lions. Related blog: Pictures and videos from Astronomy 's annular eclipse trip to Kenya, part two , by David J. Eicher Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Tue, Jan 26 2010

  • File: Baboon crossing!

    David Eicher
    Hold up! Baboon crossing! Related blog: Pictures and videos from Astronomy 's annular eclipse trip to Kenya, part two , by David J. Eicher Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Tue, Jan 26 2010

  • File: Assorted meats roasting at Carnivore restaurant in Nairobi

    David Eicher
    Assorted meats roasting at Carnivore restaurant in Nairobi. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Wed, Jan 27 2010

  • File: Crocodile as seen from a tent

    David Eicher
    Look closely in the center and you’ll see a crocodile — visible from my tent’s front porch! Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Wed, Jan 27 2010

  • File: Elephants at the Masai Mara

    David Eicher
    Elephants at the Masai Mara roaming before sunrise. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Wed, Jan 27 2010

  • File: Ground hornbills

    David Eicher
    A southern ground hornbill lurks through the grass, looking for insects. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Wed, Jan 27 2010

  • File: Family of warthogs

    David Eicher
    A family of warthogs scurries away at high velocity. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Wed, Jan 27 2010

  • File: Grey crowned crane

    David Eicher
    A grey crowned crane, the national bird of Uganda, frolics for insects in the grass. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Thu, Jan 28 2010

  • File: Elephant's skull

    David Eicher
    Our guide, Philip, shows us the skull of an elephant that became sick last year and was unable to be saved by the park's veterinarians. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Thu, Jan 28 2010

  • File: Four hippos

    David Eicher
    No swimming here: four hippos move toward the camera, amounting to a lotta bulk. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Thu, Jan 28 2010

  • File: Cheetah stands among brush

    David Eicher
    A cheetah, the world's fastest land animal, stands among brush in the hot morning sun. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Thu, Jan 28 2010

  • File: Governor's Camp gatekeeper

    David Eicher
    Our friendly gatekeeper at the Governor's Camp, Masai Mara, gave us a salute with each entrance and exit. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 29 2010

  • File: Elephant shown head-on

    David Eicher
    A large elephant shown head-on reveals its ears, shaped like the African continent. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 29 2010

  • File: Family of giraffes

    David Eicher
    A family of giraffes strides through our purview, topi in the background. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 29 2010

  • File: A female lion looking for lunch

    David Eicher
    A female lion looks downfield toward a distant herd of gazelles, contemplating lunch. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 29 2010

  • File: Cheetah and cub

    David Eicher
    A cheetah and her cub devour a Thomson's gazelle, ringed by curious Land Rovers full of tourists. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 29 2010

  • File: Cheetahs up close

    David Eicher
    Satisfied with a belly full of gazelle, the cheetahs slide right past our truck, unfazed by it all. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 29 2010

  • File: Great Rift Valley

    David Eicher
    A final look at the Great Rift Valley as the region threatens rain and we head back into camp. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 29 2010

  • File: Crocodile suns itself

    David Eicher
    A very large crocodile suns itself adjacent to the beach on the Mara River. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 29 2010

  • File: African sunrise

    David Eicher
    Sunrise comes early on the African savannah. Photo by David J. Eicher
    on Fri, Jan 29 2010
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