Not to be seen in nature is both crucial for predator and prey. The simplest way is to be of a color similar to its surroundings.
When someone enters Kruger just as with any other national parks, expects the wildlife appear right in front of the eyes. We met a lot of people who had been spending days and days in the park and still hadnt had the chance the see some of the bigger species. The big secret is patience.
Tarryn has great eyes to spot the wildlife behind the bush and I am not bad either. But you really have to be patient and slowly drive along the roads to be able to see anything. Whenever you see some cars along the road that is a sure sign that something is spotted so its a good idea to join in and check it out.
We were betting with Tarr who can see sooner an elephant or any of the big fives. She was extremely good at it.
Before I share any of the great encounters, I would like to show you how you can see the animals if you just speed by the bush and dont look for the details. These are great examples what an average wildlife enthusiast would see in the beginning.
Can you spot the animals in the pictures?
A Yellowbilled Hornbill is hiding in the middle of an acacia bush. These beautiful birds are relatively common around picnic sites.
A cheetah mum is sitting with her cub and watching for prey from the top of their viewing spot (on the left).
A male lion is lying close to his pray, a jackal is watching from a safe distance
What`s behind the green tree? Yeah, if you are just driving and looking in front of you, the sight of a giraffe is easily missed.
A rare sight in Kruger... and many donot even see it, two leopards camouflaged into the grass (in the middle of the shot)
The biggest mammal on Earth and still can hide behind a small tree.
It`s not easy, is it?
Monday, February 15, 2010
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