10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2016

Africa: Two more shadows in the spotlight, two of the most endangered carnivores of the sub-Saharan Africa are coming along the road, toward us: African Painted Dogs (Wild Dogs). We are observing a Dhole, also called Asiatic or Indian Wild Dog. A hundred metres down the track, several more Dholes await us, totalling eleven dogs.

Wildlife 183

Wildlife Tigers Asia Europe 183

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Their presence indicates large mammals nearby – and only a few meters away, one Southern White Rhinoceros mother with a calf disappears among the bushes. Two more shadows in the spotlight, two of the most endangered carnivores of the sub-Saharan Africa are coming along the road, toward us: African Painted Dogs (Wild Dogs).

South Africa 227

South Africa Africa Game Elephants 227

10,000 Birds

JULY 11, 2013

Their presence indicates large mammals nearby – and only a few meters away, one Southern White Rhinoceros mother with a calf disappears among the bushes. Two more shadows in the spotlight, two of the most endangered carnivores of the sub-Saharan Africa are coming along the road, toward us: African Painted Dogs (Wild Dogs).

Africa 197

Africa South Africa Elephants Rhinos 197

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The Big Five–Lion, Leopard, African Buffalo, African Elephant and Rhinoceros–were historically the main mammal attraction of Kruger. Tall grass, grass in burnt areas, leaves stems, small mammals, large mammals, invertebrates, birds, bird eggs, even hyena feces (that’s the Leopard Tortoise).

Rhinos 245

Rhinos Mammals Animal White Rhinos 245

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

Rhinoceros Hornbill – Buceros rhinoceros. Marathon Prairie Dog Town. Southern Red-billed Hornbill – Tockus rufirostris. Kruger NP Central Park. 23 May 2018. Helmeted Hornbill – Buceros vigil. Taman Negara NP–Forest Loop. 18 Jun 2018. Taman Negara NP–Forest Loop. 18 Jun 2018. Sultanpur National Park.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Similarly, the property protects an impressive large mammal fauna; it contains globally significant populations of African elephant (Loxodontha africana) (106,300), black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) (2,135) and wild hunting dog (Lycaon pictus). You protect an entire ecosystem that holds 350 bird species. You do a lot of good.

Lions 186

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 186