In the Northern part of the Serengeti close to the Kenyan border the area becomes varied and rocky. Millenia old round granite and gneiss boulders dot the unique plains. These rock formations offer living habitats, protection and look-out points for various species of animals adapted to these conditions that are rarely seen in the dusty desert areas further south. In the early mornings many boulders are occupied.
See the little lonely rock hyrax?
There are more ...
There are more ...
The closest living relatives to these pretty little furry things are elephants - deduced from skeletal anomalies.
a martial eagle has seen them, too
This huge boulder is look-out point for klipspringers, a small sturdy antelope with adapted feet to climb steep rocks.
Banded Mongoose
Oribi, another tiny antelope, that prefer the grassy areas between the kopjes.
Rainbow or common Agama (Agama agama), drying his nails. He also goes by the nickname "Peter Parker"
Cats liks this area, too. The boulders are ideal vantage points for cats on the look-out. During the heat of the day they retire to the shade in the crevices of the rocks. In the evening they climb up on the heated stones for a good overview of their territory.
see the lion brothers?
Are they both sticking their tongue out at me??
Leopard mum had left her two cubs playing on the rocks, quite undisturbed by us watching.
Well-bred - yawning with a paw over his mouth!
mother is posing as sunbathing sphinx
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