It’s the summer holidays in South Africa and we find ourselves back at Satara, in the Kruger National Park. We encountered these Painted Wolves, or African Wild Dogs, on the road heading into the Park from Orpen Gate today. These are all Joubert’s photographs.
Painted Wolves, or African Wild Dogs, on the road between Orpen and Satara
Painted Wolves, or African Wild Dogs, on the road between Orpen and Satara
Painted Wolves, or African Wild Dogs, on the road between Orpen and Satara
Painted Wolves, or African Wild Dogs, on the road between Orpen and Satara
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Great photos Joubert! We were also fortunate to see wild dogs on the same stretch of road when we were at Kruger last month. Such a thrill!
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Seems there are two packs of wild dogs frequenting the H7 between Orpen and Satara, one each nearer either camp. Great that it seems their numbers are increasing here in Kruger, and wonderful for us visitors to get to see them more frequently!
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It is good news that the wild dog numbers are increasing.
We were lucky enough to see members of both packs along that road in one morning. Members of the pack closer to Orpen were having a wonderful game with the remains of a recent kill. Not great for photo opportunities due to intervening bush but a lot of fun to watch all the activity.
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I love African Wild Dogs! They’re so cute! We have a pack at my local zoo and they’re always one of my favorite exhibits.
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They absolutely are fascinating creatures, and one of our favourites as well!
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Pragtige foto’s Joubert!
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Baie dankie, Aletta!
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Sjoe, op die laaste foto lyk daardie tande nogal skerp! Joubert het homself goed gekwyt van sy taak – pragtige foto’s!
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Baie dankie nogmaals! Ja-Nee, al moet ek nou self dit noem dink ek die outjie het nogal sy talent goed geslyp.
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Dis verseker!
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Wild dog is one of my absolute favorite animal in Africa. 😀
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It’s very near the top of our list too, John. They’re beautiful and so very interesting.
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Lekker stewige bekke wat hul het. Daardie kake kan beslis goeie happe uit hul prooi hap. Baie mooi fotos. Dankie vir die deel. Hoe lank gaan jul daar wees?
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Baie dankie, Ineke. Die plan is om hier te wees tot net na Nuwe Jaar.
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Dis heerlik, geniet dit. Groete en liefde vir jou familie.
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En aan jou kant dieselfde, baie dankie Ineke!
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They have such interesting ears and beautiful coats.
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They’re fascinating creatures, Janet, with a very special social setup. They’re also excellent hunters and as a result often misunderstood and maligned as cruel and murderous.
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Okay … pretend you cannot see the waves of envious green wafting your way. Satara is my favourite area! Beautiful photographs Joubert!
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And it really is looking stunning here at the moment, Anne. Lots of early summer downpours has the veld looking verdant – like Ireland with thorn trees and marulas.
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They look wild enough, but their colors are beautiful. I like the last photo–where they’re smiling for Joubert’s camera. 😉
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Joubert had such a big mile on his face, Lois, that the dogs couldn’t help but smile back!
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haha! I love that!!
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