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THE MORNING POST – WINTER RAIN

It is the first time since my arrival in South Africa – over eight years ago – that we had rain in June. The over 50mm (about 2″) are very welcome.

For a little while there will be water puddles all over the reserve which the smaller creatures use to quench their thirst and the large ones, like this Cape Buffalo Bull, often use for a cooling mud bath on a hot day. I ran into this impressive Dugga boy during last night’s game drive. Dugga boy is a local term for a single old Buffalo bull which is no longer moving with the herd but stay by himself.

Have a good week!

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THE EVENING POST – WORLD GIRAFFE DAY 2020

Nowadays there are days for all kinds of occasions. Well, today is World Giraffe Day and I thought I share some of my Giraffe pictures with you.

Happy long neck day!

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THE MORNING POST – TREE ICE CREAM

Elephants love to eat the inside layer of the bark of trees. This is the ‘transport system’ which trees use to move nutrients and water from the roots to the branches and leaves. Judging by the gusto Ellies enjoy the phloem (transport layer) it must be as desirable to Elephants as ice cream is to me 😊

Have a good Sunday!

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THE MORNING POST – ELEPHANT PARADE

This is my favorite Thanda Safari Elephant video clip which I took a while ago. I am not sure if I ever shared it with you. Well, here it is (maybe again 😊).

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THE MORNING POST – PLAYTIME

This is a short video clip of two little Elephants during playtime at the Thanda House Dam.

Have a good day 😊

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THE EVENING POST – RELAX

Lying in a tree and relaxing – a Leopard speciality 😊

Enjoy your Tuesday evening!

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THE MORNING POST – AERIAL IMPRESSIONS

I have spent the last couple days on Pakamisa Private Game Reserve (www.pakamisa.com) to work on a few photographic projects.

This short video of aerial impressions was one of them.

Enjoy your flight 😊.

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THE EVENING POST – LOOKING FAR

I really like this picture of a Giraffe looking into the distance as the sun set.

Enjoy your evening!

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THE EVENING POST – WINTER COLORS

I seldom post flora pictures but at this time of the year the usually green/brown/grey bush brings forward some winter colors which could rival the autumn colors in New England. Tamboti leaves and Aloe followers in red, orange and yellow are some of my favorite colors in the bush!

Have a good week.

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THE EVENING POST – HOODED VULTURE

A few people have asked me about the bird in the sunset shot I posted this morning. It was this Hooded Vulture. It was drinking at the waterhole before taking off into the sunset.

Have a good evening!

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