The Crossing

Driving through Wilpattu National Park one morning, we decided to take this road just to soak in the view of the morning sun breaking through the canopy, lighting up the path in the most beautiful way. As we drove deeper in, we came across two jackals sitting right in the middle of the road against this euphoric backdrop.

The moment they noticed the jeep one slipped into the shadows. I had only a few seconds to capture the second one before it followed its partner into the darkness.

Species – Sri Lankan Jackal (Canis aureus naria)