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Wildlife is common in Kruger National Park in South Africa. It is one of the most popular safari parks. Lions, elephants and giraffes are all common. You might even find them engaging in their natural behaviors, including fighting for food.
In the clip, two lions wander up to a leopard after hearing the call of their prey. A warthog screams as it is held down by a leopard that is about to eat it. Just as the leopard started digging, two lions appeared.
A lion fights a leopard. He growled and swept the kitten with one large paw. A leopard will not fight back against a lion, let alone two. He ran away and let them take his prey.
Two lions grabbed the warthog, and its hooting stopped within seconds. You might feel bad for the warthog that just became dinner. But if observing animals in the wild has taught you one thing, it’s that the cycle of life is always going on. Warthogs are not defenseless, and they have two sets of tusks that they can use to repel predators. Even with such a strong defense, they are still no match for big cats such as lions and leopards.
The leopard cub runs away from the lion as his dinner plans are thwarted. He’s smart enough to know it’s best to stay out of the claws and jaws of these top predators and try to find another meal for himself. He hopped up a tree and looked out into the tall grass, already looking for his next prey.
Stay safe on Safari
All of these shots were shot from inside the car. It is important not to come into contact with wild animals anywhere, especially when they are feeding. Besides protecting their young, letting them feed themselves is one of the most important things animals do in the wild. After all, if they don’t eat, they can’t survive. Being in between a wild animal and its dinner might make it the next thing on the menu. These guys were smart enough to stay in their cars.
Safari trips also include knowledgeable guides who can help keep visitors safe while seeing wildlife in their natural environment. To make the most of this rare opportunity and beauty, get your camera ready, you just might be able to capture one.
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Specifically, my research investigates how the configuration and composition of landscapes influence the movement and population dynamics of forest birds. Both natural and human-derived fragmenting of habitat can influence where birds settle, how they access the resources they need to survive and reproduce, and these factors in turn affect population demographics. Most recently, I have been studying the ability of individuals to move through and utilize forested areas which have been modified through timber harvest as they seek out resources for the breeding and postfledging phases. As well I am working in collaboration with Parks Canada scientists to examine in the influence of high density moose populations on forest bird communities in Gros Morne National Park. Many of my projects are conducted in collaboration or consultation with representatives of industry and government agencies, seeking to improve the management and sustainability of natural resource extraction.