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… being prepared by termite workers for their mating flight. They are also called flying ants (which they are not!). Most of these airborne termites (male and female) get eaten by birds and other grateful diners. The few that survive, meet and mate with another lucky flying termite of the opposite sex will create a new termite colony as Kings and Queens!

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This morning …



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An Elephant’s trunk contains approx 40,000 muscles. The whole human body has 639. It is any incredible flexible tool, used like a syringe to transfer water into the mouth, used to tear off grass with its prehensile lips, used to break off branches from trees, used to throw dust and mud on the Elephant’s body, …
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On my way back home from a town visit I encountered this beautiful African Rock Python. I got out of the car and had a good look at this magnificent creature. Unfortunately I only had an iPhone with me so there are no close-ups 😊
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This is a short video slide show of the three new Thanda Safari Lion cubs which I saw for the first time this afternoon. They were a bit skittish, a bit curious, and very cute!



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Two Woolly-necked Storks were watching this Cheetah male passing as they were foraging on the Thanda Safari savanna for their lunch.



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… when a Black Rhino shows interest in you!



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