There are always several old bulls in the area. Most likely died of natural
causes. Parks Board probably took the tusks. There must have been quite an
orgy a couple of days ago when it died. I'm sure a large croc could take a
young elephant & I have seen photos of elephants with the end of their
trunks bitten off. Mind you, a 6m brute like this one from the Zambezi might
be able to do the job:
http://weheartit.com/entry/90965125/search?context_type=search&context_user=davidsalti&page=2&query=crocodile
I agree, one does tend to get a bit blasè after a while. You have to look
beyond the obvious to stay interested. Most people don't even notice the
small stuff.
Alan C
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From: Bob W
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 9:57 PM
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Subject: Re: GESO: Kruger 27/12/2013
That must have been a sight to see. I wonder how the elephant died. Too old
to defend itself? Can crocs take a healthy elephant?
Your comments about the turtles remind me of my South African hosts when I
was there. Getting all excited about seeing giraffes, and elephants and
buffalo and lions, they just went "meh!", but got themselves all excited
about dung beetles.
B
On 27 Dec 2013, at 19:33, "Alan C" <[email protected]> wrote:
Had a relaxing day in the Park today but unfortunately it was a rainy,
grey day - not the best for photography - only 2 shots worth sharing.
Firstly, an elephant carcass on a Letaba River bank with 7 gorged 2-3m
crocs in attendance. The vultures have already been judging from the
excrement on the hide. A pair of Plovers picking up scraps too. Rather far
away.
Secondly, a tortoise drinking from a small puddle on the road. Have never
seen that before. This one is about 9" long. We saw at least 10, the
largest about a foot long.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87994495@N06/sets/72157639082628226
Alan C
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