
Baby southern white rhino, a product of the successful breeding programme at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda – the only place in the country that rhinos roam free, albeit with round the clock protection. Copyright Tom Broadhurst.

This zebra in Addo Elephant Park in South Africa was oblivious to our presence as we drove alongside. You can see our reflection in its eye! Copyright Tom Broadhurst.

This was my first encounter with endangered African Wild Dogs (AKA Painted Dogs), and it was awesome. There are less than 7000 of these sociable predators surviving in the wild, with their habitats becoming increasingly fragmented due to human development. So I was privileged to have seen them at Madikwe in South Africa. Copyright Tom Broadhurst.

An adult silverback Mountain Gorilla has a moment of peace. Watching these magnificent animals in their natural environment is one of life’s great experiences. Such gentle giants – so powerful yet so calm. Less than 900 mountain gorillas remain in the wild. Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Copyright Tom Broadhurst.

One of my most thrilling wildlife encounters. This male leopard noticed me taking his photo, descended from his perch, charged and snarled at our vehicle. It got my heart racing… Copyright Tom Broadhurst.

Ethiopia’s endemic and endangered Ethiopian Wolf. Less than 450 of these canids survive in the wild, in just a handful of isolated locations in the Ethiopian Highlands. This individual was photographed in the Bale Mountains – the species’ stronghold – yet even here just 200 remain, as they’re threatened by habitat loss (due to expansion of agriculture and grazing) and diseases from domestic dogs. Copyright Tom Broadhurst.

Elephants are marvellous animals to observe – being intelligent, social and displaying a whole gamut of emotions. Here a mother and her calf share a moment of intimacy. Madikwe, South Africa. Copyright Tom Broadhurst.

Elephant family group in Madikwe, South Africa. These herds are led by a senior female, a matriarch, that uses their memory and nous to lead their family to food and water. Amazing animals! Madikwe, South Africa. Copyright Tom Broadhurst.