The Hug
by Hannes Bertsch
Title
The Hug
Artist
Hannes Bertsch
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Photograph - Photograph
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This shot, which was taken in Etosha National Park, Namibia, close to the Etosha pan in August 2018, shows a rather typical behaviour of zebras, which is more about survival than it is about comfort or bonding. As it is too dangerous to lie down for zebras with lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas on the prowl, they frequently stand astride resting their head on their comrade's back. It apparently helps them to relax their neck while still being able to watch out for predators. The “hug” posi
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July 30th, 2020
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