I searched long and hard today without joy.
At first light I was in the sky hoping to catch the dogs on the hunt, and then hoping to find the pups at a den. I flew for 2hours without success.
Leaving the airstrip this herd of Sable were coming in to drink on Banyini. They are such spectacular animals, especially the adult bull with his pitch-black coat and horns that reach round in a huge arc almost touching his shoulders at their tip.
I headed up north and continued the search on foot. I came across zebra, warthog, impala, baboons and these giraffe scattered when I came strolling through. But still no sign of the dogs!
So the search goes on.
Around midday I was sitting in my car eating and sandwich and drinking tea. Then it happened. I fell asleep. Yes I fell asleep while chewing on my sandwich and holding my tea in my hand. Of course I was rudely woken when the hot tea spilled over my arm! Luckily no blisters, but it sure is sensitive.
It was back to the hyaena den at dusk where the moms were busy with their wake-up call getting their little ones out the den. then it was time for my knock-off call as it got dark.
Earlier in the day I had reports that Manyari and another lioness were seen at Nduna dam. This is really interesting as Manyari is back in the heart of Nduna pride territory. Is she going back to them?
Her 2 males were seen on Banyini last night heading east towards Nduna. I wonder what’s on the brew?
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