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Rain: 1.6% rise in Cape Town’s dam levels

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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.

Sacred ibis around the rain puddles Sacred ibis bill dipping in fresh rainwater Sacred ibis indulging in fresh rainwater

Interesting to note the animals’ fur ‘fluffled up’ to create thermoregulation which helps to insulate and retain body heat.

Baboons huddling together to keep warm.

 


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

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