Addo Outings 2014

[Lisbeth]

Were they not supposed to do an autopsy? If yes, they should know if it was a snake bite or something else

[PJL]

I doubt they would have been able to do the tests yet Lis. That was just a comment from the staff suggesting that the cause of death wasn't obvious so they were wondering if it might have been a snake bite... if they do carry out tests then I'm sure they'll be able to confirm for certain, but they might not share that information with everyone.

[Lisbeth]

We'll wait and see
for keeping us updated!

[nan]

cute pigglets
and so romantic Rhino

[PJL]

Were they not supposed to do an autopsy? If yes, they should know if it was a snake bite or something else

After a few further phone calls today it seems that the snake bite information was just speculation. They also won't be doing an autopsy on her body... it was an unexpected premature death but not suspicious (e.g. the jackal poison story). Based on the condition of her body (still very much intact but showing decomposition) it seems likely that she died sometime between the last week of November and the first few weeks of December and that Josie and the cubs stayed with her most of that time. A very sad turn of events, but I'm also very excited to see whether Josie can raise her litter

[nan]

thank you again for the info

[PJL]

So as I've already mentioned, the highlight of our visit the other day was spending some time with this black rhino... only the second time I've found one in the daytime

[Lisbeth]

Absolutely superb pics He even has a piercing in the 4th pic ....all the details are so clear in your photos

Surprising how an ugly animal in fact is a real beauty

[Mel]

Even with an ellie in the background!

[Pumbaa]

Sorry to hear the news about Gina and her cubs

Besides the sad time really love the blackie shots and the gorgeous piglets

Thanks so much for all the information, PJL