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Big 5: Lions
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  • The king of beasts. Lions are hard to spot due to their shy nature and the fact that they rest most of the day.

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    other wildlife: Burchell's Zebra
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  • Zebra are common in the park but in general Kruger does not appear to have the large herds of animals found in eastern Africa.

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    other wildlife: Hippos
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  • Throughout the rivers of Kruger are hippos. Despite the docile appearance, hippos are among the most dangerous of Kruger's animals being responsibe for more deaths in Africa than any other animal.

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    Big 5: Elephants
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  • Large herds of elephants roam Kruger. They can be spotted throughout the park.

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    Big 5: Black Rhino
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  • Rhinos are tough to spot but we were lucky to see a good dozen while on an evening drive. Kruger primarily has Black Rhino's the rarer of the two species of Rhinos.

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    other wildlife: Impala
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  • Impala are a small antelope that are the most common animal in Kruger. One can scarcely drive a few hundred meters without running into impala.

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    other wildlife: Wildebeest
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  • Wildbeest generally will hang around with herds of Impala or Zebras, relying on the other animals keen sensing of danger for their own protection.

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    Big 5: Cape Buffalo
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  • Cape Buffalo are generally found in or around rivers. They are extremely territorial and therefore very dangerous.

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    other wildlife: Hyena
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  • Hyena's hunt in packs and are one of the most plentiful predators in the park. I was able to snap this shot of a pregnant female

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    other wildlife: Giraffes
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  • It may have been just the luck of the draw but Giraffe's although plentiful in the park seemed more shy and less likely to venture close to the roads.

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    Comments for Jim_Eliason about Kruger National Park
    DPando Mon May 26, 2008 18:53 UTC
     such a wonderful luck to be there man !!! wild nature at hand !! wow
    nomorewars Sun Apr 20, 2008 20:41 UTC
     My children & I absolutely loved all of your pictures of the wildlife. They were extremely colorful & quite detailed. Thanks.
    allelli Thu Jan 24, 2008 14:48 UTC
     what a great tips and photo, your so lucky to see those wonderful creature i am dreaming to see that too someday
    Gili_S Mon Sep 4, 2006 20:58 UTC
     What a wonderful park. Might be this will be my next African adventure.
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