Elephants Everywhere 06 By the Pan

Elephants Everywhere

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August 30th 2012
Geo: -24.7435, 26.2573This afternoon on my break, Paul and I drove a few metres from the gate of the carpark to the wetland area. Here we sat in the cruiser and observed the many breeding herds of elephants that were in the area. The elephants were having a great time drinking, splashing, swimming, rolling in mud and having fun. We enjoyed watching them. I didn't know where to look, as there ... read more

Africa » South Africa

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After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more