Spud was at Lojaan dam earlier in the day yesterday and first had to move the green soupy layer of duckweed before he could drink.
I spent today in camp having a day off. But it of course it ended up in me doing what I just love to hate - working in my office.
After all day inside those 4 walls, I’m fortunate to have to luxury to leave my back door and drive away into the reserve and instantly be lost in dreamland.
Down on the Chiredzi river I encountered this lone elephant bull stripping bark off the Acacia he’d just felled. He seemed totally at peace and instantly took all the anxiety out of me.
Golly I sure do appreciate having this freedom to disappear into the wilderness whenever I wish.
I would loved to have seen this video, but all I got is a blank screen.
I really enjoy all of your videos, they are very educational.
Thank you.
The Video came through and was so lovely. I love the elephants. I sure miss the Wild Dogs and their antics.
hey kim.
why is there so algae and does it do any damage to the eco system?
This is not algae. It’s what is commonly called duckweed. if you look at it closely (no you won’t see it in the video although you might see it on the legs of the elephant when they leave the water) each plant has 2 little leaves that sit on the water surface like a water lilly. Just a lot smaller. It is a natural part of the ecosystem.