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Ceratotherium simum
We had been prepared not to see any rhinos in Kruger: the dense brush and shyness(not to mention low numbers), but we saw 18(or the same two 9 times)
Kruger
Spotted on Dec 20, 2013
Submitted on Feb 9, 2014
10 Comments
It was a day drive in Kruger - and our vehicles were open but with hard tops. It was in neighboring Mthethomusha reserve, the next day that we saw the baby and were open to the sky. It was funny because she wasn't concerned about us until baby started the alarm.
Was it a day drive in the Kruger? Sounds like an unforgettable experience! and very scary yes... one does not want to mess with mommies! :) (when it comes to their babies right)
Yes, he did. It wasn't really scary until the last few moments - when our guide was doing the Shoo-AH! stuff to get mom to back off enough so he could rev it and go! Those open vehicles give you so much more perspective as to just how big these guys are and how vulnerable you are. But also you can see, smell and hear everything and it's a more intimate experience than Kenya was for us
Scary! But at least it had its mom, the baby black we saw was an orphan... :(
He was adorable and it was a breath-taking encounter(literally) as he almost goaded his mom into charging us!
Ha ha! That is the best news! I cant wait! I've only ever seen a baby black rhino!! Can't wait!
Thank you! Just wait until you see my baby white! Give me a week or two - I'm officially changing computers so maybe I can see what I'm doing ;)
Exceptional series Karen! Thank you for adding it to the Rhinos of the World mission!
They crossed and decided the grass WAS greener there :)
I love those pictures of them crossing the road!