Fine Art Print : Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, with porcupine quill stuck in side, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa
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Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, with porcupine quill stuck in side, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6545333
© FLPA/Ben Sadd
Desert Deserts Injured Injuries Injury Kalahari Kalahari Meerkat Project Kuruman River Reserve Meercat Meercats Meerkat Meerkats Mongoose Mongooses Northern Cape Porcupine Porcupines Province Quill Quills Semi Desert Semi Deserts South Africa South African Southern Africa Spine Spines Suricate Suricates Wound Wounded Wounds Reserves
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Porcupine Quill Mishap - Meerkat's Bad Hair Day in the Kalahari Desert!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this hilarious snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Ben Sadd, we witness a comical moment from the animal kingdom. A fully grown meerkat, belonging to the Suricata suricatta species, finds itself in an unexpected predicament. Sporting its signature alert posture and expressive eyes, this adult meerkat has unwittingly become a fashion victim of the Kalahari Desert. As it goes about its daily activities at the Kuruman River Reserve, our furry friend seems to have encountered a rather prickly situation – literally! With a porcupine quill stuck right into its side, this meerkat's stylish appearance takes an amusing turn. Perhaps it was just trying to experiment with some edgy accessories or got too close for comfort during an encounter with another desert dweller. Despite the injury nature of this mishap, there is no doubt that our resilient protagonist continues to carry on with its wild life adventures undeterred. This photograph serves as a reminder that even in nature's toughest terrains like South Africa's Northern Cape province and Southern Africa's arid landscapes, animals can still find themselves in hilariously awkward situations. So next time you're feeling down about your own bad hair day or fashion faux pas, take solace in knowing that even creatures as adorable as meerkats can have their fair share of wardrobe malfunctions!
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