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Caracal in the Kalahari 
Lion Cub
Lion Pride
Porcupines
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From Lions keeping us awake from 03h30 in the mornings and the teenage cubs’ thinking a mop is its new best friend (we had to replace a few mops this month). Beautiful sightings of a female cheetah making sure every thing is going smoothly on the airstrip! Cheetahs do like open spaces so they can spot danger and hunting, what better place than the airstrip.
Snakes are seen more often because they are looking for accommodation for the winter time. Different types of snakes from the most venomous ones like Mambas and Puff Adders to the ones that’s not so harmful - Pythons and Spotted Bush-Snakes! Our resident Porcupine came to show us the new offspring!! - JUST SO CUTE!!
PORCUPINE FAMILY We had some wonderful moments this month with Caracals! The Caracal is often viewed as vermin by farmers in Africa because it frequently climbs over fences to eat chickens and other poultry. In the Kalahari it’s really special to spot a Caracal because it is almost impossible to see in the wild despite its relative abundance, as it hides extremely well and therefore sighting of a caracal is extremely rare. DID YOU KNOW? The Caracal can jump up to 2 meters high to catch its pray. Its ears, which it uses to locate prey, are controlled by 20 different muscles. The caracal is classified as a small cat, yet is amongst the heaviest of all small cats, as well as the quickest, being nearly as fast as the Serval. CONTACT DETAILS: E-mail: bushmen@dvl.co.za Website: www.dvl.co.za POSTAL ADDRESS: |
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