Thursday, January 12, 2012

Google Maps Mania



Google maps satellite imagery is stunning. Even though we do not have time or dedication to travel around the world, google Earth maps can indulge our sense of adventure.
Here is a small collection of animal sightings. Most of them are from the National Geographic project "Africa Megaflyoer".

BIRDS
Birds in Colomiers, France. Coordinates: 43°37'47.57"N,1°20'28.49"E

White Birds sitting in a tree in Africa, east of Lubale. Coordinates: 0°13'7.95"N, 33°22'49.34"E

WHALES
Whales in Hervey Bay, Australia. Coordinates: 24°37'19.53"S, 153°17'30.00"E

ELEPHANTS
Small herd of Elephants in Africa. Coordinates: 10 54'13.84"N, 19 56'6.13"E

Another Herd of elephants. White bird joins in too. Coordinates: 10°54'13.16"N, 19°55'59.67"E


HIPPOS
Large pod of Hippos taking a bath. Coordinates: 6 37'46.20"S, 31 08'12.96"E

More African Hippos. Synchronized swimming? Coordinates: 12°10'55.15"S, 32°17'42.17"E

CAMELS
Camels, Donkeys and People Coordinates: 15°17'54.44"N, 19°25'46.66"E

Camels: Coordinates:  15°17'40.39"N, 20°28'47.38"E

SEALS
Seals. Coordinates: 18°26'45.41"S, 12° 0'44.23"E

HUMANS
This old African village town is made of slabs of salt cake. Coordinates:  19° 0'9.04"N,  12°53'36.06"E

Houses 2  Coordinates: 13° 1'12.07"N,  15°48'35.47"E

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