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Wim van den Heever

Wim van den Heever

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Wim van den Heever has been interested in both photography and nature for as long as he can remember. Raised in a family where photography was more a lifestyle than a hobby, he had many opportunities while growing up to visit Southern Africa's Game Parks. He now travels the world to capture images of extraordinary wildlife and natural phenomena, and hopes that his photos serve as a reminder not only of the beauty of nature itself, but also the threats it faces.

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king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus)

Facing the Day

By Steven Bedard & Wim van den Heever

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July 18, 2018

Before embarking on an icy fishing expedition in the Southern Ocean, king penguins pause to soak up the morning’s first light.

South African fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) bull breaking apart octopus. False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa.

Catch of the Day

By Steven Bedard & Wim van den Heever

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June 7, 2017

Octopus is on the menu for this Cape fur seal—and the powerful predator has developed a surprisingly effective method for preparing its meal.

Julia heleconia (Dryas iulia) butterfly on head of Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare). Butterflies often land on caiman's head to drink the salt from its eyes.Pantanal, Brazil.

Tear Hunter

By Wim van den Heever

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April 11, 2017

In one of nature’s more surprising interactions, a butterfly hunts crocodilian tears in search of life-sustaining salts.

snow leopard (Panthera uncia)

Hiding in Plain Sight

By Wim van den Heever

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August 23, 2016

In one of the world’s harshest environments, and pressured by human encroachment, blending in is the snow leopard’s best option.