Alert Snooze!
Lions have the capability to go from prefect rest to complete alertness in no time at all. This Lioness went directly from sleeping mode to observation before she started stalking her prey. Thanda… Continue reading
Category Archive: Sightings
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They are back!
One of the most fascinating raptors is back at Thanda. A pair of Secretary Birds spends part of the year on Thanda’s savanna area to the delight of guests, guides and trackers. These… Continue reading
A Dazzle of Zebra
A group of Zebra is called a ‘Dazzle’. Looking at this picture of a’ Thanda Dazzle’ shows why! The striping pattern of the zebra is unique among ungulates. One suggested function for… Continue reading
Check surroundings for safety!
I am not sure that many car owners get this kind of view on their “reverse camera” as they try to back up their car 🙂 If one works as a resident wildlife… Continue reading
Clean-up Crew!
Hyena are one of the most fascinating mammal species to observe. They are an important part of the bush clean-up crew and play a vital role in the circle of life. With their… Continue reading
“African Time”
The Thanda Breeding Herd of Elephant assembled for a sundown photo shoot in front of the Thanda Safari Lodge. They obviously were on “African Time”, as they were too late to catch the… Continue reading
Not only milk!
Our little Lion cubs have graduated to meat dishes 🙂 Their mum – Thanda North Pride’s oldest Lioness – had caught a Warthog for dinner. As the sun set she moved the kill into… Continue reading
Trusting
This little Black-backed Jackal was extremely relaxed. He was lying in the middle of the road when we approached, then stood up for a moment, but decided at the end that we were not a… Continue reading
The last two …
Warthog and Hyena complete the UGLY FIVE. Together with Marabou Stork, Vuture and Wildebeest they make up this very special club, whose members have all been spotted on Thanda. View the images of… Continue reading
“Ugly Five” in the Air
Marabou Storks and Vultures are also considered part of the Ugly Five. Together with the Wildebeest (see yesterday’s blog message https://thandablog.com/2014/04/24/the-ugly-five/Â ) they are part of this very special club. Two more coming up… Continue reading