The good run didn’t last.
This evening we had to put down Split and the un-named BB pup. Neither of them were really showing typical rabies symptoms but both we very emaciated and kept falling over having already been in the advanced stages of rabies. They wouldn’t have lasted the night.
There is the slightest bit of good news and that is the pack killed again this evening. Whisky is being quite the provider. Stitch and Whisky fed really well with huge stomachs but all 3 the other dogs, although trying to feed, their stomachs weren’t showing any signs.
Brownie is probably on his way out too, but was still fairly strong.
When they were on their kill a lone hyaena arrived. Brownie went up to it, it didn’t back off, and then proceeded to bite it hard several times on the backside. It couldn’t believe what was happening. This attack from Brownie is a little concerning as he could be passing on his rabies to the hyaena.
So I’ll be keeping close tabs on Brownie tomorrow.
I had a wonderful time earlier in the day with the elephant herds at Chekwa pan. (Mandlovu and her herd weren’t amongst the visitors) They were drinking and wallowing for several hours and completely surrounded me totally unconcerned.
Mama-Notch spent nearly an hour standing right next to my car (about 2m away) waiting her turn to go and drink. She’s amazing. Just doesn’t show any fear for me or my vehicle. But she’s never tried touch the car like One-Tusk.
I also had a young bull come and stand next to my door just waiting too.
It’s really great that I can always rely on the elephant to provide me with relief from the harsh life that the bush sometimes dishes out.
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