This sequence of shots of a Red Hartebeest doe & its newborn calf was taken over just 15 minutes...
1. Sadly we missed the birth; but arrived on scene just after the afterbirth had been delivered... The calf is actually behind the grass tussock...
2. Calf makes its appearance...
3. Mum finishes cleaning little'un off and gives a gentle nudge to start it moving...
4. Up; but still quite unsteady... But - hey - what do you expect at about 20 minutes old???
5. Mum tries to get a few minutes R&R after birthing...
/cont...
1. Sadly we missed the birth; but arrived on scene just after the afterbirth had been delivered... The calf is actually behind the grass tussock...
2. Calf makes its appearance...
3. Mum finishes cleaning little'un off and gives a gentle nudge to start it moving...
4. Up; but still quite unsteady... But - hey - what do you expect at about 20 minutes old???
5. Mum tries to get a few minutes R&R after birthing...
/cont...
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