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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.
 

2 July
PM
-The 2 male Cheetah's who had been seen earlier in the day were found again this afternoon, this time on Cheetah Plains. They eventually moved South over the reserve's boundary.
-2 Male and 4 Lionesses (Nkuhuma Pride) were found near Nyala Dam.

3 July
AM
-The 2 Male Lions and 4 Lionesses from the Nkuhuma Pride were found at Vuyatela Dam. They had killed a Buffalo Bull during the night and were feeding on the carcass for most of the day.

PM
-A large Breeding herd of Buffalo were found drinking at Djuma Dam. After their thirst quench, they moved away from the dam towards the South.
-2 Rhino bulls were found on Impala Plains grazing to the East.
-2 Elephant bulls were found at 3 in a row Pan.
-The 6 Lions (Nkuhuma Pride) were found still feeding on the Buffalo at Vuyatela Dam.

4 July
AM
-3 Elephant bulls were found on Zoë's road.
-The Nkuhuma Pride was found lazing around in the area where they had been feeding on the Buffalo carcass.

PM
-The 6 Lions from the Nkuhuma Pride were found still feeding on the carcass. There was not much meat left and the 2 males were keeping it all for themselves. Each time one of the Lionesses would approach they got growled at and chased off.

5 July
AM
-A large herd of Buffalo were found at Sidney's dam. After their drink they moved off towards the East.

PM
-1 young male Leopard (Son of the Beacon Female) was found near Vuyatela dam moving south in the riverbed. He was viewed for a few minutes, before moving into very thick bush.
-1 Elephant bull was found near the Mluwanini riverbed feeding on Torchwood fruit.
-3 Buffalo bulls were found drinking at Torchwood waterhole.

6 July
AM
-A breeding herd of Elephants was found at 3 in a row pan moving slowly to the south.

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