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Kate Johns / Portfolio

Kate Johns / Portfolio

Did you know sea lions can see well both above and below the surface of the water? All pinnipeds have a membrane at the back of each eye called a tapetum lucidum to aid in night vision. On land, their eyes are protected by a nictitating membrane, whi

Cinnamon teal @sdzsafaripark

I can’t overemphasize how awesome it is to see this female sea lion return to her natural habitat. I’m lucky to have found a place that allows me to learn, educate others and participate in the rehabilitation process of getting this lucky

It’s always disappointing to see trash in natural habitats, whether it’s washed down due to heavy rainfall or simply thrown on the ground from careless hands. This beautiful Northern pintail duck still has space to bathe and rest in the B

Mallard feather texture appreciation post 🪶
#feathers #texture #birds #photography #wildlifephotography

The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve was covered in its autumnal colors with gorgeous highlights of yellow, green and red. It’s an area in Southern California where the sand dunes and native plant-life are thriving, which was obvious by the abund

Sea lions have extremely sensitive whiskers called vibrassae that have trigeminal nerves transmitting sensory information when they touch things with their snouts. It makes you wonder what they’re learning when booping snoots with other sea lio

Two #northernelephantseal pups check in with each other before journeying into the Pacific during a release with @marinemammalcare

#marinemammals #seals #pinnipeds #marinemammalrescue #marinemammalrehab #photography #animalphotography #wildlifephot

A small collection of #animalportraits from @cheyennemountainzoo

#lemur #ringtailedlemur #eagle #baldeagle #birds #chameleon #lizard #wallaby #babywallaby #zoophotography #animalphotography

Northern elephant seal pups rehabilitating from malnutrition @marinemammalcare
I photograph and volunteer my time helping to rehab these awesome animals. Any donations that go to this tireless organization are put towards procuring and providing fis

A firecracker skimmer or flame skimmer dragonfly for your Fourth of July.
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#dragonfly #insects #bugs #insectphotography #bugphotography #wings #wildlifephotography #july4th

Although the average lifespan of a #westernlowlandgorilla is around 40 years, this silverback is around 52. He was also very particular about which piece of lettuce was the best to munch on 🦍
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#gorilla #ape #savegorillas #notmonkey #criti

Beautiful #egyptianvulture at San Diego Safari Park. They’re an endangered species due to numerous factors like population decline and human interference with habitat.
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#birds #birdphotography #animalphotography #zoophotography #bir

A #bitternbird or the #eyeofsauron 🤔
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#birdphotography #birds #bittern #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #birdphoto #wildlife #wildlife

Harbor seal pup being rehabilitated @marinemammalcare

#pacificharborseal #seal #californiawildlife #animalphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #animalrehab #marinemammals

Time for a little pool nap 😴
📍📸 @marinemammalcare
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#pacificharborseal #animalrehab #animalhospital #marinemammals #animalphotography #savingwildlife #wildlifephotography

Skulking through the marsh, this #virginiarail makes a quick foraging foray before disappearing back into the reeds.
📍📸 @indianadunesnps
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#birds #birdphoto #birdphotography #marsh #birding #audobonsociety #birdfestival

Rehab #northernelephantseals
📸 📍Marine Mammal Care Center, LA
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#seals #pinnipeds #marinemammals #justababy #animalrehab #animalphotography #wildlifephotography

Victoria crowned pigeon @santabarbarazoo
#birds #birdphotography #animalphotography #zoophotography

Red panda @santabarbarazoo
#redpanda #panda #cute #animals #animalphotography #animalsupclose #zoo #zoophotography @natgeoyourshot