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Khaki

Rolling around in the mud is, however, more than just fun for elephants. Mud baths serve a critical purpose for elephants. Under the harsh African sun, the heat and UV radiation can be deadly and with their few hair and sweat glands they have to find other ways to cool off. Romping around in mud not only cools them down but provides a protective layer to shield their body from the sun’s rays and it is also relief them from insect bites.
Info source URL: https://www.campkuzuma.com/mud-baths/
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The photo was taken during January 2015.

Khaki

Picture of the day, Wildlife

Junior

* A newborn rhino should be up and walking within one hour after birth but will remain wobbly for a few days
* Average birth weight in black rhinos is 35.5 kg and 62.7 kg in white rhinoceros
* A newborn rhino should start nursing from its mom within the first five hours and will start grazing at around 2 months of age
* Pregnancy in rhinos is generally 15 to 16 months.
* Rhinoceros milk is more dilute than that of other hoof stock, being high in carbohydrates, low in solids and proteins, and very low in fat.
* Calves remain with their mothers from 2 to 4 years.
Info source URL: https://therhinoorphanage.co.za/about-the-rhino/rhino-facts
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The photo was taken during February 2019.

Junior

Picture of the day, Wildlife

Mirror

In the heart of Gauteng, Dinokeng ‘a place of rivers’, and Leeuwkloof Valley is a game lodge surrounded by wildlife roaming in a 400-hectare game reserve. This is KwaTHABISILE Game Lodge where Alexandra welcomes you to her Out of Africa. Wake up in the morning to game grazing peacefully under your bedroom window. Wander over to the pond or laze by the pool and enjoy sunset drinks overlooking the valley into the bush watching the animals graze. Enjoy the sounds of the birds sing in our valley, see and hear the night come to life. At KwaTHABISILE you can experience nature even though you are close to many other enriching activities such as nearby Cullinan and experience ‘All of Africa in a day’.
Info source URL: https://www.safarinow.com/go/kwathabisilegamelodge/
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The photo was taken during February 2019 at KwaThabisile Bush Retreat, Leeuwkloof Valley, Gauteng, South Africa.

Mirror

Landscape, Picture of the day, Travel