The welcome rain continues to bring relief to the parched veld and urban gardens. Within days new shoots are greening up and animals appear to be coping, if not revelling in the fresh rainwater. Though we have a long way to go before the strict water restrictions can be eased.
Interesting to note the animals’ fur ‘fluffled up’ to create thermoregulation which helps to insulate and retain body heat.
Filed under: animal behaviour, Grey Mongoose, Sacred ibis Tagged: baboons huddled together in the rain, bontebok thermoregulation, grey mongoose thick fur combates rain., nature photography, urban edge, urban wildlife