Beverly Joubert Instagram – “Driven by an urge that cannot be ignored, these zebras journey over 250 kilometres each year from the grasslands of the Okavango Delta to the expanse of the Makgadikgadi salt pans in the south. Their migration begins in November/December and is triggered by the rains which transform the bleach-white salt pans into a seemingly endless mirror-like plain. The opportunity to photograph these striking animals from the air, set against the vast spread of the shimmering flatlands, is a true privilege – and one that wouldn’t have been possible before the turn of the century. In the late 1960s, veterinary fences were erected across much of the country to avoid the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, cutting off ancient migratory routes. When the fences were moved in the mid-2000s, conservationists were startled to see the zebras returning to their migratory patterns. It’s a stark reminder of the impact we can have on the natural world and the resilience of wildlife in ever-changing landscapes.” – @beverlyjoubert _______ #ilcp #ilcp_photographers #wildlifephotography #zebra #zebraconservation #okavangodelta #okavango