An impala celebrity and his posse

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This adult Impala ram was followed quite dutifully by his much younger companions, who seemed to hang on his every word like real celebrity groupies would. Seen in September near Crocodile Bridge in the Kruger National Park.

This adult Impala ram was followed quite dutifully by his much younger companions, who seemed to hang on his every word like real celebrity groupies would.

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aj vosse October 9, 2019 at 9:22 am

Like Joubert learning from you… they are also learning from the best! 😉

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 9, 2019 at 10:34 am
  
  Ah, thanks AJ. I have a few photos of me and Joubert pointing lenses in the same direction, and those photos are little treasures to me.
  
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Joanne Sisco October 7, 2019 at 6:20 pm

They are a fine looking bunch.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 8, 2019 at 4:11 am
  
  I bet when a lion looks at them all he thinks is “tasty!” 😀
  
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  1. Joanne Sisco October 8, 2019 at 12:54 pm
    
    I think that ultimately it would be a terrifying experience to have a lion look at you ‘that way’ 😳
    
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  2. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 8, 2019 at 3:04 pm
    
    Having a lion look at you and turning up his nose is even worse! 😀
    
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  3. Joanne Sisco October 9, 2019 at 2:36 pm
    
    hahahaha!! That seems to be a talent of cats both big and small!! I get treated to that disdainful look from my cat on a regular basis 😏
    
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Nature on the Edge October 6, 2019 at 9:22 pm

Yes, he has status!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 7, 2019 at 4:20 am
  
  And I think he knew it too, Liz!
  
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naturebackin October 6, 2019 at 9:17 pm

The youngsters really do look proud to be followers basking in the reflected glory 🙂

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 7, 2019 at 4:20 am
  
  They honestly were like his shadows!
  
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  1. naturebackin October 7, 2019 at 9:09 pm
    
    Very endearing (more so than human groupies :))
    
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  2. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 8, 2019 at 4:12 am
    
    Definitely, thanks Carol!
    
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rondomtaliedraai October 6, 2019 at 7:20 pm

Sjoe dis ‘n mooi foto!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 7, 2019 at 4:19 am
  
  Baie dankie, Tina!
  
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SoyBend October 6, 2019 at 6:14 pm

Such graceful creatures. Nice shot!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 6:19 pm
  
  Thank you, Siobhan!
  
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photobyjohnbo October 6, 2019 at 5:24 pm

Where’s his bodyguard? >grin<

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 6:19 pm
  
  Great question, John – there were several other large males a little further around him, just out of shot!
  
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Tranature - quiet moments in nature October 6, 2019 at 3:17 pm

A wonderful capture Dries! 🙂👏

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 4:30 pm
  
  Thank you, Xenia!
  
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Passport Overused October 6, 2019 at 2:04 pm

Great post 😁

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 2:39 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Anne October 6, 2019 at 6:25 am

A perfect caption to a perfect picture.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 2:38 pm
  
  Thank you, Anne!
  
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sedge808 October 6, 2019 at 4:32 am

they are so very beautiful.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 4:35 am
  
  They’re quite graceful antelope, Gavin, but are often overlooked because they are so plentiful.
  
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H.J. for avian101 October 6, 2019 at 2:24 am

You have a winner photo there! Good job, D. 🙂

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 4:24 am
  
  Thanks a lot, H.J!
  
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anotherday2paradise October 6, 2019 at 1:03 am

Impala groupies. ☺️😅

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 4:24 am
  
  They definitely acted that way, Sylvia!
  
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scrapydo2.wordpress.com October 6, 2019 at 12:08 am

Mooi man. Hy geniet dit om al die nooiens om hom te hê. Sal n mooi skildery maak.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 4:25 am
  
  Baie dankie, Ineke. Inderwaarheid is dit drie jaar-oud rammetjies wat hom soos stertjies agtervolg het!
  
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  1. scrapydo2.wordpress.com October 6, 2019 at 9:48 am
    
    Oeps , ek het nie teruggeblaai om te kyk of die manlik of vroulik is nie.
    
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  2. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 6, 2019 at 2:39 pm
    
    Daai horinkies is nog baie kort en maklik om mis te kyk!
    
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  3. scrapydo2.wordpress.com October 6, 2019 at 10:53 pm
    
    Ja dis hoekom dit soos ooie lyk.
    
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