earthling<p>Nyala antelope (Tragelaphus angasii)</p><p>A male nyala antelope stands alert in golden grasslands. His chalky white markings make for surprisingly effective camouflage, confusing a predator’s ability to clearly distinguish shape or direction. Prey to lions and leopards, they’re known for their exceptional hearing, sense of smell and sight – if they sense danger, they will alert others with a high-pitched bark.</p><p>Photograph: Chantelle Melzer</p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/photography" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>photography</span></a></span> <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SouthAfrica" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SouthAfrica</span></a> <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/antelopes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>antelopes</span></a></p>