Most animals in the Fathala reserve come from Senegal. The zebras, on
the other hand, can only be found in eastern or southern Africa, from where originate
those in Fathala.
As they don’t have horns,
they’re kept in a separate part of the big reserve and are used to seeing vehicles
driving close-by. Leaving the vehicle is not allowed without authorisation from
the guardian/guide that accompanies you. The zebras are herbivores and, due to
the dry season, receive hay to complement their intake. In the wild, they live
in a harem of six females accompanied by their foals with a defending male, though
here there were no fights for supremacy. We had the chance to see a baby of
hardly a week of age with his mother !
These stripes are really beautiful.
They differ from one individual to the next but also depending on the region of
origin. The neat crop of the crest makes it look like they trim themselves.
The marvel among marvels
for colour is without doubt the Abyssinian Roller. We managed to capture it in
action and savour the beauty of its coloured flight. What fantastic wings !
What a body ! What beauty !!!
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