I was glad to be out my car filming today.

Dust pipe
The elephant herd was in the vicinity of Chimbya waterhole in the hills, an area I was really keen to film them in. Filming on the rocks I was totally safe.

Chimbiya spring
This raging elephant cow trashing every bush in front of her and nearly my car suddenly disturbed the peace. I was just happy not to be in the vehicle at the time.
I really don’t know what got into her. She sure was having a bad day, but obviously not bad enough as she didn’t actually trash my car.

Cows sparring
Poor little Chipfongwe’s limp is getting worse and I’m beginning to wonder if he maybe doesn’t have some other injury. But these guys are tough and I’m sure he’ll be fine.

Following
The dogs were well fed at dawn but still went for a walkabout encountering a herd of buffalo, which the pups took great delight in chasing and seeing them run away.

Bushveld pan
The rest of their day was spent south of Bandama pan.
On cue the dogs were up greeting each other half an hour before sunset, and then at sunset headed south. They encountered this herd of sable antelope, which stood their ground protecting their young. The pups were keen but each time the bull advanced they scattered. (I have seen a single sable bull keep 2 lionesses at bay. He went down on his knees and with any advance the lions made he swept his lethal horns across their path. The lions eventually gave up)

Sable and wild dogs
With night moving in I left the dogs still heading south on the eastern boundary as they continued with the hunt. The ¾ moon will provide them with plenty of light to accomplish their mission.


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2 Responses to “Elephant confrontation: Video”

  1. Gravatar Icon 1 Jason Peters

    WOW… She was not happy huh!! Well done for keeping the camera steady… Even if you knew you were safe, it still must be pretty intimidating having a angry elephant squaring up to you like that!!
    Congratulations on this great intiative by the way… I love looking at the daily film clips… Makes me feel like I am actually in the African bush, if only for a few seconds… A wonderful momentary break from London life… I love it! Cheers, Jason

  2. Gravatar Icon 2 Wildcaster

    I love London - only for a few days. I love the bush - ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!! Hang in there. Cheers Kim

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