


Yesterday we did two transects in Buffalo Springs to collect data for the Mammal Census. Since the devastating flood in March, access to this reserve has been compromised because the bridge close to camp, which formerly connected Buffalo Springs and Samburu National Reserves, was destroyed. It was really interesting to compare the wildlife here to that seen on the other side of the river, we certainly spotted fewer Dik Diks!
We were very fortunate to see lots of elephants, which were dutifully recorded for the LTM. However, one little calf stood out in particular. This calf, of a young female possibly from the poetics family, had been born just hours earlier! He was so small that he struggled to reach up to his mother’s teet to feed and his pinkish skin seemed slightly oversized but we’re sure he’ll grow into it in time!....read more
