Thankfully there were no false alarms, delays or anything making my trip back to South Africa a real non-event. No complaints there!
Will load up on my monthly supplies tomorrow and then hit the road back to Malilangwe. Feet are really itching now. Not just cos I want to get back, but I’ve been wearing shoes for the whole of the last week!!! (Didn’t think I’d get away with boarding the plane barefoot or walking around my hotel in my comfortable state.)
Is there a head sable bull in the herd? He is certainly tolerating the other bulls. Or is that because none of the females are in heat right now?
Kim, I always like it when you give us some bit of information about the animal’s behavior; in this case, the fact that a sable bull (and I suppose the cow) will go down on his knees so he is level with an attacking lion, in order to defend himself. When I am learning or viewing something new, that’s when I like this blog the best.
Hi Kim,
Are they rare because of hunting, disease, or encroachment? or a bit of the three?
How many herds (if you happenen to know) live in Malilangwe?
Welcome back to the bush!