A shot of the Orion constellation. In the northern hemisphere, we only see it in the winter.
Ken@161.114.88.75 (05/29/2001 16:12:32):
Nice astrophoto Doug! Did you see the Magelenic Clouds?
Lion, calling at night to intimidate the other lions (certainly effective on humans!). Captured from video.
A lion fight is one of the most ferocious sounds I've ever heard. Captured from video.
Swat! Just like a tomcat! But ever so much more effective. Captured from video.
Crocodile, near the Vuyatela dam. Captured from video.
Lilac-breasted roller. Captured from video.
Here's what a buffalo looks like before the lions get to it.
Here's all that was left of that buffalo last night, with a couple hyenas working on it.
Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/23/2001 16:47:08):
cool! How many drives a day do you go on???
Chris Tatro@63.27.152.229 (05/23/2001 19:02:34):
mmmmm....buffalo......
Jackal. Captured from video.
There was a great debate at dinner last night whether to call then "spots" or "dots"... we finally settled on "patches."
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Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/23/2001 16:42:31):
Looks like you got your wish Lis! Hooray!!!! Hugs
Anne & Ben@207.172.11.148 (05/24/2001 15:47:53):
We are enjoying your daily reports! FYI:
GIRAFFE,Giraffa camelopardalis, Family Giraffidae Color brown to rich chestnut (old males darker, even black), dissected into intricate tapestry by patches and blotches of lighter hair, pattern unique in each giraffe.
Female hippo, with just the ears of her baby visible.
Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/23/2001 16:53:54):
Okay, all together now............ooooohhhhhh how cute!
Tawny eagles. A few moments later, they mated. (Sorry, I was too busy observing to snap a photo.)
Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/23/2001 16:53:02):
This one of course is Wen's favorite!!!!