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May 2026 - Week 2 Roundup
- May 14
- 2 min read
Updated: May 18
Southern Giraffe & Burchell's Zebra
Sighted on: 15.May.2026
We observed a journey of giraffe moving in loose association with a dazzle of zebra across the scrubland. In the open Kalahari landscape, this represents a tactical survival alliance. The giraffe acts as a "watchtower," using its height to scan for predators over the Acacia line, while the zebras utilize their acute hearing and smell to monitor ground-level threats. This synergy allows both species to forage more effectively with shared vigilance.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Mogomotsi Maboga
Impala
Sighted on: 14.May.2026
Two mature males were caught in a high-energy wrestling match, locking their S-shaped horns to test each other’s strength. This behavior is a critical part of the social hierarchy, determining dominance and access to breeding herds within the ecosystem.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Mogomotsi Maboga
Bat - eared Fox
Sighted on: 13.May.2026
A group was seen utilizing their massive, radar-like ears to detect subterranean vibrations. They exhibited sudden stops and rapid digging to pinpoint and extract harvester termites from beneath the sand before the morning heat intensified.
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Mogomotsi Maboga
Temminck's Courser
Sighted on: 12.May.2026
This bird was spotted navigating the sparsely vegetated patches of the Kalahari, using its upright posture to scan for ground movement. It demonstrated a classic "run-and-stop" technique, darting across the cracked earth with high speed to intercept prey.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Mogomotsi Maboga
Kori Bustard
Sighted on: 11.May.2026
During the game drive we observed a Kori Bustard methodically foraging through the scrub. It was striking at and consuming large insects likely grasshoppers or locusts using slow, deliberate strides to get within range before delivering a lightning-fast peck. This individual also displayed typical "gaping" behavior, keeping its beak open to regulate its temperature while moving through the sun.
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