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18
April
PM
1 Lioness from the Sandy Patch Pride was seen at Galago Camp. She
moved to the dam wall where she called repeatedly for the rest of
her pride. She then moved west and crossed the boundary into the
Manyeleti Game Reserve.
A breeding herd of Elephant was seen at Nyala Dam.
4 Rhino were found at Buffelshoek Dam.
19
April
AM
1 Male Lion (Manyeleti Male) was found near Gowrie Gate. He was
sleeping and looking well fed.
1 Elephant bull was seen near Sussen's Dam.
PM
1 Elephant bull was seen at Rhino Pan.
4 Rhinos were found at 1st Rock. they were drinking from water collected
in the depressions on the rock and with the setting sun at their
backs, it made for ample photographic opportunities.
1 Female Lion (Sandy Patch) was found close to the gate. She was
looking interested in hunting and she was viewed stalking a herd
of Impalas. She stalked to within range of the Impalas and managed
to bring down a large Female. After the Impala was dead she started
moving towards the gate to fetch her cubs which she had hid near
the wardens house.
20
April
AM
1 Female Leopard (White Cloth) was found at Torchwood camp where
she was looking interested in a herd of Impala. She stalked the
herd for over an hour before finally killing a young male and immediately
stashing the kill under the cover of a Guarri bush. Before feeding
she moved away from the kill to go fetch her cubs.
PM
The White Cloth female and her 2 cubs were found feeding on the
Impala caught in the morning. The mother had not yet hoisted the
carcass. There were still loads of meat left for the next couple
of days.
2 Male Lions were seen east of Bushbuck dam on the boundary.
21
April
AM
2 Buffalo Bulls were seen on the Galago clearing where they were
feeding on long grass.
4 Rhinos were found on Hyena road moving slowly south.
A large herd of Buffalo were found on the Kaalkol Clearing lying
down.
2 Male Cheetah were found on Cheetah Plains clearing.
The White Cloth Female Leopard was found at the kill sight near
Torchwood with her 2 cubs.
PM
4 Rhinos were seen at Lucas' open area where they were crossing
the Boundary to the South.
White Cloth was still feeding on her kill with her cubs and whilst
watching them feed and play on a fallen over tree, a herd of Kudu
approached the Leopards unaware of their presence. As soon as the
Leopards were spotted the Kudus gave out loud alarm calls. Terrified
of the loud barks the cubs shot to the ground and ran for cover.
White cloth was unimpressed with her uninvited guests and stood
her ground as they advanced snarling and hissing until they lost
interest and moved on.
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