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White Rhino - KRS
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Just thought I would re-post this removing the much maligned watermark...couldn't be sure this is allowed - I thought it would just replace the previous photo but I see it hasn't....oops....! Decided to delete the previous image to make amends! :O
White Rhino seen late afternoon on Serwe Pan in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary near Serowe.
The KRS was established in 1992 to facilitate the reintroduction of White Rhino into Botswana after poaching had left only a handful of Rhino's in the wild. The 4,300 hectare Sanctuary is fenced to protect the Rhino however they are wild and free to roam.
The best place to view these animals is late afternoon on Malema's Pan & Serwe Pan as they come down to drink. During the day the Rhino are less commonly seen as they spend their time in the surrounding bushveld.
As well as White Rhino the KRS has numerous other animals including Giraffe, Burchell's Zebra and numerous Antelope - most of which were reintroduced to the area. Along with the animals that were brought in there are other more secretive animals which survived the encroachment and hunting pressures of man such as Kudu, Leopard, Brown Hyena and Caracal to name a few.
The campsites & chalets at Mokongwa Camp are in a beautiful setting under large Mokongwa trees and the surrounding bushveld attracts good birdlife to the campsites.
The Khama Rhino Sanctuary is well worth a visit if you are passing through on your way to the North of Botswana. Its relatively small size means that you can cover most areas of the Sanctuary in one day and due to the quantities of game it often proves more rewarding than game drives in the larger reserves.
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(4046) - [2006-04-06 4:46]
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Hi Phil,
Nice shot, excellent detail and nice composition/crop. A beautiful Rhino.
Cheers,
Adrian
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- mrcrow
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- [2006-04-06 9:37]
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its a good shot well positioned and lit..
despite the sanctuary aspect..it does look completely as if in wild country..
i cloned out some more watermarkings...with grass..
cheers
geof
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- pvs
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- [2006-04-06 13:53]
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Hi Philip,
A nice shot of this white rhino,I was lucky to see them myself as well in Zimbabwe and south africa,some time ago,always want to go back a time,who knows when,picture has a good POV and good colors,details,
Well done and TFS,
Paul
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- dew77
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- [2006-04-07 4:52]
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Hello Philip!
Excellent capture from nature.POV,details,
sharpness,framing and composition are wonderful.TFS...:-)
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