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James says Good Morning James has Wiam on camera this morning
Over to Byron who is listening for Lions calling. They were heard calling around 5:00 a.m.
Byron has Dave assisting him on camera this morning.
A few Waterbuk
Only 1 Hyena again at the Den. James thinks the majority of this clan are not currently using this Den as their main den. I believe this Hyena is the one with the new cubs.
Kudo with Byron
The sunlight makes them blend right into the landscape.
James has left the Hyena and is heading South in hopes to find Karula or Sindile or Shadow, George, Charlotte and Tingana.
James is getting desperate he says while trying to find animals.
We see a most gorgeous Balanites Tree.
I think this is the same Tree that Brent Leo Smith Fell out of during rehearsals for the Nat Geo Tv Special.
James stops for some Impala.
Impala Video
With James Hendry
Attempted to go over to Byron but he has no signal.
James has quite a large herd of Elephants.
The little one James thinks is about 2 months old and this little one is amusing itself by biting Mom's tail
Herd Of Elephants
2 Month Old Youngster Biting Mom's Tail
We see an African Harrier Hawk high up in the tree
African Harrier Hawk
Elephants have different personalities. Some are edgy and nervous and some are calm or bold.
When Harrier Hawks feel threatened, their faces immediately change colour to bright red.
Close Up With A Harrier Hawk as It Attempts To Raid A Nest
Back over to James with the Elephants.
5 tons of Elephant destroying a tree.
Elephant Destroys A Tree
Squirrel alarm calling. James is trying to find it and see why it is alarm calling.
Over to Byron who is tracking Male Leopard Tracks
Byron Tracking A Leopard
It is half alive and half dead. Unlike humans or animals who cannot be half alive or half dead, a tree can.
During a drought or fire, the tree will cut off nutrition supply to areas of the tree in order to save itself.
It sacrifices part of the tree as needed.
Why Can A Tree Be Half Dead And Half Alive
Jackalberry tree. In fact Karula was once in this tree with a Duiker Kill.
James stops to show us the potato bush.
It smells like McDonald's. Actually it smells like Potatoes.
He is trying very hard to find a Leopard.
A viewer asks what do the guides do when they aren't out on live safari.
James has set up a sort of Gym area and makes sure everyone exercises. They also play cards, read, play games. It is a great bunch of people in the camp and they always have things to share.
Dead Knob Thorn tree that has died because the Elephants have stripped the bark from it.
Byron comes up to the dam and it is all quiet.
Byron is quick to point out that there is no Hippo in the water and goes on to explain what this means.
What To Be Careful About If There Is No Hippo In The Water
Over to James who is really quite astounded by their lack of success today.
He passes a Termite mound and says "SUPER".
James decides it is time to taste some leaves and compare dry leaves to green leaves.
General consensus is that they are both bitter.
James has lost signal so we pop over to Byron who has found a young Elephant Bull who is by himself.
Over to James who is on Cheetah Plains at the Pan with a sizable kinship of Zebra.
Large Herd Of Zebra
With James Hendry
James moves on and find some very large Ostriches.
Ostriches Have Large Claws
Over to Byron who has some nice calm Ellies.
Back over to James who is still with these interesting Ostriches. They have quite large claws.
Herd of Elephants With A Young One playing in the Hole Then Out Of the Hole
Over to James who has moved away from the Ostriches.
We are at 3 in a row Pan where James shows us a Wildebeest Skull
Quick glimpse of a Steenbok before it scampers off.
A huge Black Monkey Thorn Tree. James thinks it is quite amazing that the Elephants have not pushed it over.
Over to Byron
A few Dwarf Mongoose as Byron says goodbye as well
Great job as usual thanks Chey
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