Natural Instincts
The last few days have been extraordinary. This posting is one example. Our Ranger thought we should follow a hyaena he spotted in the grass, since he was sure it was following a scent. The hyaena led us to a leopard with a kill, an impala. There was a spat when it encountered the male leopard (which I wasn't able to catch since it happened so fast), which made the leopard look for higher ground. The Ranger explained that the leopard would probably look for a tree to hide the carcass. Sure enough the leopard dragged the impala up a tree trunk with his powerful teeth, until it was wedged safely behind a branch. We saw the entire encounter. It was absolutely amazing. I've included a wider shot of the tree, as well as the hyaena from the jeep. (Sorry if the image is a bit gruesome - I think I've become hyposensitized after being here.)
It's always comforting to return home tomorrow, but it will take a few days to come down from the high we have been experiencing here in South Africa.
Thanks for following along. I look forward to catching up with your journals soon!
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