Many tried to convey the true spirit of African animals with words, photography or music. There may not be a greater challenge; African animals are vastly diverse and diverse.

In this highly polished collection, French photographer Laurent Baho uses black and white photography to capture the intricate details of both the wonderful monsters and the wonderful places in which they live. This large scale focuses particularly on the individual lives of its subjects - revealing all their weaknesses while not losing anything of its raw vitality.

Each image is carefully composed and illuminated so well that the detail is equal to the exploratory precision of the image of an old professor. Through the eyes of Baheux we approached the creatures that will inspire us all..