Madikwe Safari Lodge is situated in the heart of the richly diverse and malaria-free 76 000-hectare (187 800-acre) Madikwe Game Reserve – one of South Africa’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries. Famed for Operation Phoenix, the world’s largest game translocation exercise with the introduction of more than 8 000 animals, Madikwe’s diverse geology and broad mix of habitats allows a wide range of African wildlife to flourish – including the Big Five, cheetah and a thriving population of wild dog.
Dominant stallion defends his kinship
A lot of the time I have seen challenge rituals between zebra stallions while out on game drive but never have I seen a proper fight like I did this morning.
It has been very hot here in Madikwe and there has been little rain, because of this, large numbers of zebras have been gathering around this one particular waterhole. I was watching when zebra herd when we saw another male stroll over and challenge the dominant male for one of his daughters. The battle between the herd stallion and the interloper was fierce. The sound from the severe neck and head biting plus the sound from the lashing out of the back legs was incredibly intense to watch. This carried on for about 5 minutes and then everything came to an end. The stallion protected his daughter from the challenger.
The dust and the action from this event gave us phenomenal photographic opportunities for me and my guests.
Hey Marc,
What a neat surprise to read about YOUR sightings on this site! I was reading up on the Marula Tree because I received a video showing various animals under the influence. I sent it on to Naomi and Dave - not sure if it was valid. So this feels like a touch of "home". Anyway my research led me to Wildwatch.
Great to read about your sighting. I can hear your voice as I read your words. Since I was one of the Soul Safari and since I am a confirmed wuss, I'm happy to just read about it and not hear the sounds of the zebra!! I also read Claire's reports. Really takes me back there. It truly was a life changing experience. Amazing the effect that Africa has on people.
My tiny island in Western Canada is incredibly alive with an abundant spring. Weird weather, unusual seasons, but the earth is not the only planet undergoing huge change. You might be interested in a guy David Wilcock - fascinating researcher/scientist. Fascinating comments about the earth's changes.
Take care - Amy MacLeod, Salt Spring Island, B.C. Canada
By: Amy MacLeod, Date: 13 May 2010
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