In February a dead hippo was seen floating in Island dam it had to be removed to avoid contaminating the water.
A few of us gathered to watch and assist. It took 3 vehicles to pull it up the bank.
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The cotton soil was wet, and more vehicles were added to the 'train'. She looked eerily alive and well as she was dragged up the bank.
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An unusual impala foal - no black metatarsal glands. Have had a look but can't find an explanation. The herd is usually around Impala Lily between boma and Island dams
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This processional caterpillar 'ball' was on a branch along River Rd.
The hairs sting and itch like crazy - so they are best avoided.
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When on the move, the form a train, nose to tail and at a quick glance can look like a long snake, so the processional behaviour might be to deter predators.

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