Re: Frost, Fires & Family Time
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:19 pm
PJL wrote: TBC
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PJL wrote: TBC
My fault Lis - I edited that in after you had repliedLisbeth wrote:PJL wrote: TBC
Nope... I'm afraid excitement overtook me there... kids were very annoyedMel wrote:Hope you proved to be a good husband and loving father and never told your family about what they missed out on
Yip... 4 sightings on this trip which was really fantastic - I've saved the best for last as you'll see nowLisbeth wrote:Oh yes of course The black rhino was definitely missing
Not sure whether the 2 were different or not - the one sighting was too far away to tell properly. And yes, the anterior horn does get very long, and it's generally a sign of their age. The front horn wears down through use, but the back one is free to grow... so generally the longer the rear horn the older the animal isRichprins wrote:Yoh! You do have a way with enthralling tales, Peej!
I think those are two different rhino... Astounding how the blackies' horns (anterior) get so long in some places!
The cloud pics may have something to do with contrails from aircraft?
Lions are very instinct-driven, especially in the absence of "elders", so they will stalk/play regarding anything unusual, especially with the added instincts following birthing. Easy game for them out there for the time being? No hyenas to threaten the cubs for example.
Very interesting, and
Thanks Dewi! The fading light made for quite dramatic pics of the lionessesDewi wrote:Stunning photos of the lionesses PJL. You were right about the lactating female. First cubs in 130 years have now been confirmed in the park. You heard the news here first folks.
The black rhino sighting & pics are also excellent.
Rhino pooMel wrote:The closest we got to a blackie was find its poo
Well.... there is always a next time.
Awesome sighting!