The thunder was rolling in at sunset when we set out to find Manyari. We heard one of the pride roaring and immediately we responded to the call. With the whole family on board we could not ignore the incredible colours coming through the storm clouds and the lightning illuminating the sky. We were in a vortex, completely surrounded by “Purple Rain” – just like the song.
Manyari and Magwaza were together lying on the road passing the Banyini plain. Despite my in-laws heart thumping beats, I pulled up next to the Manyari to catch some footage of the lighting behind her. It was an experience no to be forgotten and Manyari did not disappoint as we set out on a hunt. Out of the shadows, Sjambok and Chawhiwhi came to throw a spanner in the works, completely disrupting the whole stalk. We saw some real submission from Chawhiwhi as Sjambok hogged all the attention form the girls, before Manyari disappeared. She has wised up to their intentions and would rather hunt on her own. We left the lions there to laze around on the open plain.
The “Grey of the dawn” pulled me out of my slumber this morning, the very core of a blood red sun staring at me through the window. Kim is back in the driving seat after a much needed time off. The wild dogs have moved from the East side of the reserve to the complete opposite West side, which is the furthest I’ve ever seen them leg-it in such a short time! I will pick them up later at Khayeni pan, where they are comatose for the day.
Really magical sunsets. I know that sounds so corny and flakey, but these are great shots.
Nice to hear all those frogs….. :o)
Re: yesterday’s spiders…I meant to mention that I really like how you label and sex the animals. It makes the video more meaningful. I realize it’s probably an extra step, i.e., more work, when putting the Wildcast together for us, but thank you for doing it.
Hi!
The last frog on the video - the yellow one. What is the name?
Thanks!
I
Hi Ivanova
That frog is the Golden Leaf-folding Frog, little beauty hey!
Later
Thanks Eve for the comments,
I forgot to mention that the wasp video was to help unfold a little more of the caterpilar mistery. Glad you enyoyed it.
Hey Brendan,
You should try frogging one day, nothing like getting some mud inbetween the toes!
Scienceguy,
Those were some of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen, one of the best parts of being in Africa. Take it easy, thanks for the comments.