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Kelkie-wyn! If you’ve been there, you’ll know this characteristic sound of the Kgalagadi.

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Namaqua Sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua)

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If only they knew...

White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum)

Location withheld for their safety

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This is a female Golden Orb Spider building her web in the Kruger National Park.

These spiders are very common in the area, they're very pretty and won't really hurt you.

Golden Orb Spider
Goue Wawielwebspinnekop
(Nephila pilipes)

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Some wildlife distractions during this weekend's Endurocad Training Clinic at SAS this weekend.

Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)

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So, one thing I've recently learned, hippos have hair on their noses.

(Hippopotamus amphibius)

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Yellow-billed hornbill, Geelbek-neushoringvoël (Tockus leucomelas)

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Another of my favourites from the recent safari to Kapama Game Reserve. This leopard was spotted early one evening at Kapama Game Reserve.

Leopard (Panthera pardus)
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This Lilac Breasted Roller is calling out for some or other reason.

Lilac Breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus)

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One of my latest favourites. This leopard was spotted early one evening at Kapama Game Reserve.

Leopard (Panthera pardus)

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Red Billed Oxpecker and symbiotic partner, enjoying life together.

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Two vultures tucking in for the night.

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus)

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It's not very easy to get a bird in flight. One requires a lot of planning, patience and anticipation. Then, of course, we need a bird willing to play along.

Burchell's glossy-starling (Lamprotornis australis)

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I'm watching you...
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Lion (Panthera leo)
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Good Morning Kruger Park! A splendid sunrise can only be followed by an awesome day ahead!

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A six week old leopard waits patiently while its mother has gone off to catch dinner.

Leopard (Panthera pardus)

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