THE MORNING POST – JUST A MINUTE

This is an add-on to yesterday evening’s post. As the ladies were chewing bones and showing affection to one another the boys did what boys do: They fought!

These two young bulls were engaged in a long sparring session. I watched them for about 15 minutes and they were not finished when I left. This little video is only a minute so you can get an impression what Giraffe fighting looks like.

In a serious fight between two large adult males the blows to the neck, throat and head can be so severe that one opponent dies of his wounds. These gentle giants are not always gentle!

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THE EVENING POST – JUST ALONG THE ROAD!

After a very pleasant afternoon game drive I was on the way home as the sun was about to set. On the road, which leads to the Thanda Safari Lodge, this beautiful scene presented itself: Perfectly lit Giraffes in front of the Lebombo Mountains!

Enjoy your evening.

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STAY-AT-HOME EMOJI SATURDAY

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… or for the emoji illiterate like me: I love South African Giraffes, they look so funny 😊😷

Stay Safe!

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LOCK DOWN PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI 52

At this evening game drive I focused mainly on Giraffes.

I really enjoy these awkwardly designed but rather slow thinking creatures with their huge eyes.

Have a good evening – Stay safe!

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LOCK DOWN PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI XXXXIX

We had a short and very quiet drive this afternoon. The evening sky after the sun had set was most beautiful and on my way home I passed Giraffes posing in front of the darkening sky.

When the evenings get chilly and the skies turn such deep orange then it is clear that winter is coming!

Have a good night and stay safe!

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LOCK DOWN PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI XXVII

I live in a magical place. These are four images I took today today:

5:48 (am) at Thanda House just before I left in the morning

6:22 (am) in the western part of the reserve as the sun started burning away the morning mist

17:09 (5:09pm) am Elephant walking west just as the sun was setting

17:57 (5:57pm) after the sun had set three Giraffe bulls were fighting on the savanna as I was on my way home

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STAY-AT-HOME MAMMAL FRIDAY

As I looked down the road ahead during yesterday’s game drive I got this interesting shot of a large male Giraffe.

Have a good weekend, stay home and stay safe!

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