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5, Vumbura - When we arrived, there were probably 200 vultures in the surrounding area. Paging Mr. Hitchcock... |
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Jack was already at the elephant when we got there. Those pictures are on a separate page and are not for the squeamish. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the whole scene was not the elephant itself, but the hierarchy present between the different animals competing for food. Even among the vultures, there were distinct classes present with many waiting patiently in trees for the others to finish. |
| Today was my lone sighting of a Cape Buffalo. As is typical during the day, it was resting in a shady spot. I was told that of all the animals in the region, the Cape Buffalo gives less sign of impending attack than any other. A safe distance is a good idea. |  |
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The warthogs were among my favorite animals spotted on the trip. One day, I was lucky to spot a family of four including two piglets. However, they always seemed to be on the move when we arrived. Luckily, that was not the case with this fella, who paused long enough to get a picture. Warthogs are partial to wallowing in the mud and preyed upon by larger carnivores but brave in their defense. |
