tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post3609225186516595381..comments2024-03-27T09:11:36.753+02:00Comments on .: 13th February – Return of the ElephantsMotswari Private Game Reservehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14697587640077823596noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-46706238623982789302011-02-15T12:20:37.029+02:002011-02-15T12:20:37.029+02:00I agree with Laikipia, If they want to find them t...I agree with Laikipia, If they want to find them they will (Unfortunately).<br /><br />I would just not mention where exactly you saw them. Still post the photos and mention that you saw them.<br /><br />LourensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-37744879320087682922011-02-15T11:31:00.310+02:002011-02-15T11:31:00.310+02:00I guess if the poachers want to find the rhino the...I guess if the poachers want to find the rhino they will whatever the precautions you take. Rhino horn is now so valuable to the chinese. <br /><br />My thoughts would be not to mention where you see them, but the photos and the 'game drives' are so wonderful it would be tragic not to be able to see these magnificent animals.<br /><br />It's such a tragedy that poaching is at such a high at the moment.Laikipiahttp://wildaboutanimals.forumotion.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-340826399453939052011-02-15T08:56:52.406+02:002011-02-15T08:56:52.406+02:00I would say rather mention that you spotted Rhinos...I would say rather mention that you spotted Rhinos but dont even say the excect spot and do not post pictures of the Rhinos that you have spotted.It is so tragic if one concider that God created every human being to rule over the world that he created but what do some of us do because of selfish greed-poach,steel,kill and so I can go on.Chad it is an honor to browse this blog to view such wonderful pictures as well as comments regarding all sightngs. God Bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04338294373083396994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-38906845228970148962011-02-14T22:57:36.230+02:002011-02-14T22:57:36.230+02:00Thanks for the comments and concerns folks...
the...Thanks for the comments and concerns folks...<br /><br />there have been no reported cases of any rhinos poached in the timbavati, and with the relatively high levels of activity in the reserve, combined with the arguably low levels of rhino activity in the northern sections, poaching is seemingly unlikely...if you consider how often we go out, with highly skilled trackers, and this is the first time that this group of rhinos has been seen...there are not a lot of rhinos, and any one intent on poaching would surely look elsewhere with a higher rhino density, and fewer people (hence less chance of getting caught)...<br /><br />i am in two minds about posting the rhino sightings on the blog, and we have discussed it prior to this...some lodges now dont discuss their rhino sightings in detail, others still show full on rhino sightings maps? we have not been asked to not discuss the rhino sightings, but maybe from now on we shall just mention them and not discuss the location?<br /><br />the reserve does have anti-paoching teams, the kruger patrols the common boundary, and their are guides and trackers out every day, and throughout the whole poaching saga, no signs of rhino poaching have been found on motswari or the northern timbavati, so i do not believe that we are endangering any animals through showing their photos on the blog...<br /><br />would love to hear some other opinions on the matter??? i am very open to your suggestions and thoughts :)<br /><br />thanks again for the comments and feedback....much appreciated!Chad Cockingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-37036928009302066592011-02-14T22:46:47.149+02:002011-02-14T22:46:47.149+02:00How amazing these rhino´s. It can´t be true that y...How amazing these rhino´s. It can´t be true that you have to worry about their safety when you put pictures on a blog. The last couple of days is was a really wonderful gamedrive through Motswari. Keep up the good work.Tiny Koningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-41591792128407117632011-02-14T20:34:49.211+02:002011-02-14T20:34:49.211+02:00Great to see the Elephants, and especialy the cras...Great to see the Elephants, and especialy the crash of Rhino, it's a great shame when you have to worry about showing animals bcause of their safety. It was on BBC News on reporters that Private Security Gaurds are now being employed trained, and armed to patrol in the Kruger National Park<br />WSWhitestarlinghttp://wildaboutanimals.forumotion.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-61680535489843174262011-02-14T14:17:59.180+02:002011-02-14T14:17:59.180+02:00Outstanding captures.Trust the Rhinos will be safe...Outstanding captures.Trust the Rhinos will be safe from some hooligans here on earth. God Bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04338294373083396994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-66842814610940064212011-02-14T13:30:18.676+02:002011-02-14T13:30:18.676+02:00maybe the rhinos have decided to travel in "h...maybe the rhinos have decided to travel in "herds" for their safety !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-50497628577792734292011-02-14T12:57:59.454+02:002011-02-14T12:57:59.454+02:00Another truly wonderful blog.
It isn't all a...Another truly wonderful blog. <br /><br />It isn't all about the big 5 - the other wildlife out there is fantastic and to see a crash of 8 rhinos must have been quite something.<br /><br />As ever wonderful photos - the eles in the water look like they are having such a good time.<br /><br />Fingers crossed your rhinos stay safe - they are very precious.<br /><br />Thanks for another great 'game drive' Chad.Laikipiahttp://wildaboutanimals.forumotion.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775438753174835106.post-26846841418211428162011-02-14T12:49:05.088+02:002011-02-14T12:49:05.088+02:00I fear for the safety of these rhinos. This is, a...I fear for the safety of these rhinos. This is, after-all, an open blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com