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Open plains

There are some areas that are open and therefore provide habitat to
other species. The open spaces were originally fields and were
converted back into bushveld by natural succession. You will notice
that the trees are all around the same and and there is no distinct
canopy. Species diversity is also still lowe as pioneer grasses are
still in place. Natural succession will eventually re-establish the
apex community.

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During this time of year, the bushveld turns a lighter shade as all of
the Wild Pears begin to bloom. It is a wonderfull sight to behold.

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Wild pearl (Drolpeer) Dombeya rotundifolia var. rotundifolia

In this photo you can see the Wild pearl in full bloom. The Afrikaans name for it is the Drolpeer which refers to the unpleasant smell released by the flowers. 

Latin name:  Dombeya rotundifolia var. rotundifolia 

Big muddy boy

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Meet the family. The white rhino in front's name is Big boy. Any
guesses why? In the back are two ostriches, two impala, a wildebeest
and three kudus.

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Big boy 3

Kudu and Vulture Restaurant

Big boy 2

Big boy

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Kudu 5

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De Wildt Shingwedzi

The photos in this series were taken at a Cheetah breeding and
rehabilitation centre called De Wildt Shingwedzi. More information on
the centre will follow in the following blogs.

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The small Serengeti

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Full resolution versions

Full resolution (8MP) versions of all of the photos are available if
anyone would like to use it for print or web media. Most of the photos
were taken with a Canon EOS350D and a 80-200mm Canon Ultrasonic Lens
with f4.5 aperture.

Please contact me and I can help you out. Email me at
Rudolph80@saol.com.

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Kudu and ostrich

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