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| Our second descent into Ngorongoro presented a misty morning view of the crater |
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| Hyena looking for vulnerable prey ... |
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| ... such as this newly born wildebeest calf, who must stand up, walk and nurse within a few minutes of its birth so the mother can lead it into the safety of the herd. |
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| A mother Black-backed Jackal plays with her cubs. |
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| Tawny Eagles were were a frequent sight. |
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| Hippos doin' what they like to do! |
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| More babies playing with mom. (I thought elephants had to be trained to do this.) |
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| Cute Speckled Mouse Bird (raised crown, white cheeks, very long tail). |
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| Black-crested Snake Eagle |
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| Cape Buffalo are amenable to Cattle Egrets enjoying a free ride. |
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| Hippo demonstrates the backstroke . |
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| Grant's Gazelle. Larger than Thompson's, with the white rump extending above the tail. |
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| Hartebeest (aka Kongoni) |
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| Ostrich (pink neck) |
