On our recent trip to the Kgalagadi in Feb/March 2019, we had a lovely encounter with a Kgalagadi Cheetah – Corinne and her scallywags (two subadult boys)! The encounter in this two-minute video took almost 30 minutes. Come to Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park for incredible huge black-maned lions who stalk herds of blue wildebeest, gemsbok,… Continue reading Kgalagadi Cheetah – Corinne and her Scallywags
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Kgalagadi Lions – Gender Skew in the Kgalagadi Lion Population
Research of our famous black-maned Kalahari lions (Article from Peace Park Foundation) Lions are the apex predators! Following an outbreak of canine distemper in 2009, researchers executed a population survey. They detected an alarming gender bias towards males in all age classes. This predicts a possible lion population collapse. Researchers suggested several explanations. Females with… Continue reading Kgalagadi Lions – Gender Skew in the Kgalagadi Lion Population
Kgalagadi Spotted Eagle Owl – Owl in a Hole
Kgalagadi Spotted Eagle Owl – The Kalahari is a beautiful place to discover various owl species. This Spotted Eagle Owl took it to another level. The Spotted Eagle Owl (Bubo Africanus) They are nocturnal hunters; the spotted eagle owl spends most of the day concealed in trees, rock ledges or abandoned burrows. The Spotted Eagle… Continue reading Kgalagadi Spotted Eagle Owl – Owl in a Hole