Monday, December 5, 2016
MATABELE ANTS, IVORY LODGE AREA, ZIMBABWE
The Matabele ants are aptly named after an African tribe that destroyed everything in their path as they swept through south and central Africa in the 1800`s. Marbella ants are very formidable. They go to war with termites and their bites are poisonous to humans.
WHITE-BROWED SCRUB ROBIN, IVORY LODGE AREA, ZIMBABWE
We can ID these birds as White-browned Scrub Robins by the white spots on the wing that forms two wing bars, white eyebrows, brownish upper parts and whitish underparts.
The White-browned Scrub Robin is a new species to our Photographic Life List, which now stands at 450.
TOKYO TOKKIE BEETLE, IVORY LODGE AREA, ZIMBABWE
Tok tokkie beetles are various species of the African darkling or Tenebrionid beetle. The males strike the ground with their abdomen, making a rapid tapping sound in order to attract mates that respond with their own tapping.
ELEPHANT BONES, IVORY LODGE AREA, ZIMBABWE
During our bush walk we came across these Elephant bones. Our guide Sam is holding the femur of the elephant. He estimated that these bones were about 10 years old. Notice that Sam is holding a rifle. This is required of guides on Bush walks in case we come across any dangerous animals.
In the second photo Sharon is on the left.
EATEN ELEPHANT DUNG, IVORY LODGE AREA, ZIMBABWE
This Elephant dung has probably been picked through for food by birds or other animals, since it is not in a solid lump. Elephant dung is a good source of food for birds and other animals as it contains a high proportion of undigested food.
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