During my reserch out in the field today, I did an assesment on the local Gerenuk population.
Knowning how timmid these Antelopes are, they’re always very difficult to approach without causeing them to become startled and run away.
Luckily I was able to get in close enough to see all the new members of the herd!
Quite an increase in number from last month’s observation. A total of three newborns with older adolecents from a few months ago.
Even though their species is at a lower risk of endangerment, they are still vulnrable, so this new finding is great news for all of us back at camp!
As a young Elephant calf (Obi) approched a small harem of Gerenuks, Nuk (the small Gerenuk to the far right) noticed that he was approching from the corner of her eye, and recognized her friend. She then smiled and was excited to have another fun day with her new pachyderm playmate.
The other Gerenuks which incuded (from left to right), her aunt, cousin, and mother, all seemed rather confused and slightly worried as to why an over 200 pound Elephant calf is barrreling towards them.
So yes, this was a lot of fun to draw! I haven’t drawn Nukkie in 2 months. Also I haven’t drawn any of her family before, so this was a new treat for me. Also, baby/very young Nukkie…EEEEEEEEEEE!
Yes, these are the only antelopes that can stand upright to reach and browse for higher leaves in bushes and shorter trees.