Egyptian Geese - Alopochen aegyptiacus Time to fine a place to roost for the evening along the Chobe River.

Blacksmith Plover - Vanellus armatus gets its name from its call, sounds like a hammer hitting an anvil.

Crocs, Storks and Geese - crocodylys niloticus, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, and Alopochen aegyptiacus. Let's see. Birds evolved from reptiles. Reptiles inhabit the river. The birds and crocs stay together on the river. I think there's something going on here!

African Elephant Infant - Loxodanta africana This one is just learning the ropes.

African Elephant - Loxodanta africana On the river's edge this one is the BOSS!

African Elephant - Loxodanta africana Detail of those cutesy eyelashes.

Giraffe - Masai race Giraffa camerlopardalis The tallest mammal in the world, the Masai Giraffe has a more complicated "spot" pattern than its cousin, the Reticulated Giraffe.

Common Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius Lazy hazy days along the Chobe. Sunset is no exception.

Southern Impala - Aepyceros melampus The southern race which is found from Zambia south to Swaziland.

African Lion Panthera leo This one may have been "Born Free" but she got tagged. Of course that doesn't keep her from doing her "catley duties" at night.

African Lion Panthera leo Scratching posts come in all shapes and sizes. For this cat there's no exception.