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[krugerexplorer]

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An amazing and extremely rare Kruger sighting of a pangolin feasting on an ant nest. The footage was captured by our friends Erin and Heather over @landelasafaris - it might be worth joining one of their safaris if they know where to find the pangolins! Small, nocturnal and secretive, pangolins are loosely related to anteaters but have the unique feature of their bodies and tail being covered in shell-like keratin protective panels - the only mammal with this feature. When threatened, the pangolin rolls into a tight ball. Despite the superficial similarities, they are not closely related to the armadillo of Central and South America. This video also shows how pangolins lick up ants on their extremely long and sticky tongues at an incredible speed! Tragically, the pangolin is one of the most trafficked animals in the world, with demand for body parts in Asian 'medicinal' products rendering this an endangered animal across Africa and Asia. . We are building the KrugerExplorer App! It will be a beautiful wildlife field guide with detailed profiles and photos on 300+ animals plus a routes guide with 60 of our favourite routes detailed with explanations on the landscape and what wildlife you might be able to see! It will be available in March 2019 and there is loads more info on our website (see above bio link) - please check it out! 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 . Use #KrugerExplorer to be featured! . @krugerexplorer #krugerexplorer #krugernationalpark #kruger #selfdrive #africansafari #africanwildlife #wildlifeguide #fieldguide #blogger #newapp #thisissouthafrica #wildlifelovers #wanderlust #fantasticbeasts #amazinganimals #pangolin #pangolins #scales #mammal #scaleybaby #rareanimals #raresighting #weirdanimals #ants #endangeredanimals #endpoaching #stoppoaching #trafficking #feast (at Kruger National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuB7UwCga-E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eaf33gbk2ucy

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Such a cutie!! I’ve seen lots of elephants around Shingwedzi this week, and many wonderful calves. Watching them closely, it becomes easy to see them learning by trial and error or by copying the behaviours of the adults. Their emotions and energy are really clear too. So I’ve written a blog post called ‘Shingwedzi Elephant Calf School’ that shows lots of calves learning and expressing emotions - Insta followers can read it by clicking on the link to our website in the profile above! . BIG NEWS: We are building the KrugerExplorer App! It will be a beautiful wildlife field guide with detailed profiles and photos on 300+ animals plus a routes guide with 60 of our favourite routes detailed with explanations on the landscape and what wildlife you might be able to see! It will be available in Q1 2019 and there is loads more info on our website (see above bio link) - please check it out! 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 . #7weeksinkruger @krugerexplorer #krugerexplorer #krugernationalpark #kruger #selfdrive #safari #africanwildlife #app #applaunch #appdeveloper #wildlifeguide #fieldguide #routes #comingsoon #blog #bignews #elephant #elephants #babyelephants #elephantcalf #elephantlover #school #learning #backtoschool #alwayslearning #fantasticbeasts #howto #africanwildlife (at Kruger National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9OBxrAarD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cx0gh0vnj9ty

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A stunning leopard approaches... Solitary and secretive, leopards are tough to find but the absolute beauty and sheer power of this predator is readily apparent once sighted. Unlike lions, leopards hunt solo, relying on stealth through grasses and bush to launch a surprise attack from close range; they will often get to within less than a couple of metres of their unwitting prey. The challenge continues even when successful though, as lions, hyena and a variety of scavenger birds will harass a leopard for its prey, meaning the cat often uses incredible strength to haul its catch into the branches of a tree. Whilst on your game drives, it’s always worth paying special attention to the trees, on the off chance you’ll be rewarded with a sighting! . We are building the KrugerExplorer App! It will be a beautiful wildlife field guide with detailed profiles and photos on 300+ animals plus a routes guide with 60 of our favourite routes detailed with explanations on the landscape and what wildlife you might be able to see! It will be available in Q1 2019 and there is loads more info on our website (see above bio link) - please check it out! 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 . We love Kruger National Park in South Africa 🇿🇦 and started this community to feature park visitors' photographs and stories. Use #krugerexplorer to be featured. . Photo by @pierrejonqueres_photography . @krugerexplorer #krugerexplorer #krugernationalpark #kruger #selfdrive #safari #africanwildlife #app #wildlifeguide #fieldguide #blog #leopard #leopards #leopardprint #leopardlove #catlovers #bigcats #cats #predator #predators #hunter #fantasticbeasts #catsofinstagram #bigcatlover #africanwildlife #catloversclub #catstagram #throughthewindow #naturalframe (at Kruger National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brxua4DhhMr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oo4aanncwqk2

[pleasurehousepointlove]

Virginia's Wildlife and Boating Agency. A terrific guide to help view wildlife!

Tips for Responsible Wildlife Viewing Wildlife Watchers Creed (Adopted by the National Partners in Watchable Wildlife)

We, as wildlife watchers, will put the needs and safety of wildlife first, conserve wildlife and habitats, and respect the rights of others. We will seek wildlife watching experiences that reward us with the gift of seeing animals behaving naturally in their own environments. Recognizing the importance of learning specific codes of ethics for observing birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects in the wild, we will adhere to these guiding principles:

Increase your viewing opportunities by: + using binoculars, spotting scopes and viewing blinds for a closer view + moving slowly and quietly to increase your chances of seeing wildlife and minimize disturbance to wildlife + passing up scented lotions, perfumes or colognes which can broadcast your presence + staying clear of nests and dens so parents will not abandon young and predators will not be attracted by your presence