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In
the Ranger's Diary we tend to concentrate on the "Big Five"
or rather the "Big Seven" since these are the most popular
animals. The "Big Seven" includes lion, leopard, elephant,
rhino, buffalo, cheetah and wild dog. The term "Big Five"
(the first five animals listed) was historically used to denote
the five most dangerous animals to hunt in Africa. Fortunately
the term is now used to describe the most popular animals.
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25 June
PM
-1 Rhino Bull was found on the main road near the gate. He was
grazing and moving slowly to the west.
-3 Rhinos were seen at Buffelshoek Dam, drinking.
-The Hyena den near Euphorbia road was active.
-Elephant bulls were found all over the reserve.
26 June
AM
-A breeding herd of Buffalo and 2 Elephant bulls were found drinking
at Sussen's Dam.
PM
-1 Rhino bull was found at Rubbing Post dam, feeding towards the
east.
-2 Lions (Nkuhuma Pride) were found mating on Vrystaat Clearing.
27 June
AM
-1 female Leopard (Safari Female) was found at the triple M junction.
She was on the move and quickly disappeared south over the boundary
and off the reserve.
-6 Lionesses(Styx pride) looking very well fed, were found lying
down under some guarrie bushes to the east of Rhino Pan.
PM
-Most of the drive was focused on the 6 Lionesses from the Styx
pride who started moving eastwards after dark. They were left
on the Bush Lodge entrance moving into the neighbouring reserve.
28 June
PM
-1 Rhino bull was found at Khaya Manzi dam, 2 Rhino bulls found
near Vuyatela and 5 Rhinos at Jordaan's Dam.
-2 Breeding herds of buffalo were found. One north of Nyala Dam
and one at the Mluwanini riverbed.
-2 Lions (Nkuhuma pride) were found mating at Jordaan's dam.
29 June
AM
-A breeding herd of Buffalo were found drinking at Torchwood Waterhole.
-2 Elephant bulls were found at 3 pans and 4 more on Badger Rd.
-The Hyena Den near Euphorbia Rd was active.
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