During my recent trip to Namibia I set up a number of cameras at various water-holes on the property. Some were large and required a few cameras to monitor them properly. However one was a simple drinking trough which gave me some wonderful images. I doubt it got any more traffic than the others - its just that due to its size -the camera was able to capture everything that visited.
Our Common Warthog (
Phacochoerus africanus) is a great character. Whether kneeling on the ground while grazing or running through the grass with their tails erect they bring a smile to the face of any safari-goer.
They love muddy water - but also have no problem with clean water, as these images show:
Dad arrived at the pool first.
Mmmmm.... time to cool off.
Man..... that feels good.
Later it was the turn of Mum and the teenagers:
Ok kids, bombs away.......
Hey Sis, check out the cool bubbles behind Mum. Whoa, we've got to drink this water afterwards!
No Honey, I've told you before - no swimming right after lunch!
Bliss, peace at last!
