Wednesday, March 9
I know, "The Circle of Life," corny. But what else do you think of when riding through a reserve in Africa with Simbas, Pumbas and Rafikis everywhere? Today was a chance for us to experience some of Africa's natural wonders. The Lion and Rhino reserve did not disappoint. Zebras, Ostriches, Lions, Cheetahs, Rhinos, and a rare Jackal siting. There were animals everywhere and we thoroughly enjoyed marveling at the variety. While driving through the reserve, I noticed a circle of grass that was more vibrant and lush looking than the surrounding areas. I wish I had photographed it. It turned out to be the area where the lions are fed daily and our driver got us a front row seat for the action. Lions could be seen gathering, 8 in all when they had all arrived. A truck containing a carcass sped across the circle and the alpha male ran after it, deftly catching a rope tied to the meal and pulling it off the truck. As it began to eat, two females and a male sat closely, waiting their turn to feed. Progressively, lions waited in position further back, according to rank, for the table scraps.
Notice the grass and how luxuriant it is. It's the nutrients of the carcasses that nourish that circle of grass. The circle of life.
Here are a few more photos from the day:
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| Photo courtesy of Cindy West |
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