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Aepyceros melampus. Alert impalas tracking the movements of two nearby hunting black-backed jackals. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya.
Black-backed jackals are a widely distributed species that are known for their cunning and daring. They are often seen nipping in to steal a morsel from Lions on a kill. Mainly nocturnal but seen regularly during the day, this handsome animal has a call to remember. The Black-backed Jackal feeds on small mammals, reptiles, birds, eggs, carrion, and fruit. They do scavenge but are hunters in their own right. As an omnivore, it eats almost anything that is available including insects, lizards, rodents, plant materials, and carrion. As such it assists in maintaining the ecological balance. It scavenges when carcasses are available. They co-operate in larger groups to subdue larger prey, such as impala and wildebeest calves. They play an important role in removing sick and old animals from populations.
Info source URL: www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_black-backed_jackal.html
Photo capture date & Location: 2020-02 Bushtime at Mabula
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Etta; looking for action 😀
Daily dog Challenge: I Resolve...
I'm sure if Etta made resolutions it would involve staying alert and ready for fun at all times 😀
This little guy found all those legs and people a bit too much to take I feel .
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This beautiful male lion had been lying in the grass near one of the waterholes in Eosha when something caught his attention. He quickly sat up and was definitely on the alert. Some kudus had come in with their young to drink at the waterhole and we thought perhaps they were watching them ! So majestic and always a thrill to see them living life in the wild.
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The Callistemon bottlebrush plants are always a keen favourite source of nectar for the honeyeater birds.
But they must always remain alert for dangers whilst feeding.
Rainbow lorikeet, around 25 cm length.
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Before the young sparrowhawk female started with taking a bath, she was very cautious and alert.
The temps are frigid and all the little birds are busy eating seeds while keeping one eye open for the Cooper's Hawk who's a daily visitor. Tufted Titmouse
Waited patiently for this speedy bird to come out from the clustered bush of plants, finally caught her in the open. :)
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Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorynchus tenuirostris) interrupts Callistemon nectar sampling on hearing the camera shutter. These tiny Australian native honeyeaters are very sensitive and dart from flower to flower barely stopping. The slightest disturbance causes them to flee swiftly to the nearest dark tree cover. A delight to find among Callistemons and Grevilleas in the garden.