Game report from Masai Mara
Jan 18th, 2010 by janieharmsen
Cheetah and cub spotted on Kenya safari
The Mara has seen some great “short rains” recently quenching the dry short grass - turning it into an emerald green carpet. Although life is good for the grazing plains game, the predators are having to work a bit harder as their tawny colours stand out.
The plains are covered with white, apricot and red flowers. The plains game all have young and now that the grass is at its optimal level - the large herds of buffalo are covering less ground. Giraffe are spending most of their time browsing around the camps in large herds whilst the elephant herds have been fairly sparse with most roaming the surrounding areas in search of new growth on the trees. The larger than average hyena population have been scavenging more than ever - returning to old kills in search of food. Aardwolf and bat eared foxes have been spotted feasting on dung beetles.
The catfish in the Musiara marsh have come out of hibernation and many different varieties of frogs have emerged - much to the delight of the water birds who are taking advantage of the abundant supply.
The lion prides are thriving and teh cheetahs are also doing well with the surprise arrival of a an unfamiliar female and her two cubs. Leopard sightings have also been good due to the shorter grass.