10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2012

They are not necessarily the biggest African animals, but represented those that were considered a real hunter’s worthy prey or “game” – the African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhinoceros, Leopard and king of the jungle, the Lion (which of course doesn’t inhabit jungle but savanna!).

Buffalo 223

Buffalo Rhinoceros Elephants Leopards 223

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A little further, there’s a family group of Savannah Elephants with two two-year olds. The others follow, some dozen animals in all. Historical poaching (this population was restocked from Zimbabwe) has clearly left its mark on the gene pool. Driving slowly behind them… The guide knows his animals.

South Africa 245

South Africa Africa Game Elephants 245

10,000 Birds

JULY 11, 2013

A little further, there’s a family group of Savannah Elephants with two two-year olds. The others follow, some dozen animals in all. Historical poaching (this population was restocked from Zimbabwe) has clearly left its mark on the gene pool. If such a trend continues, we will lose these animals for good!

Africa 210

Africa South Africa Elephants Rhinos 210