Reporting Date: 22.12.

Elephants generally sleep in a standing position, though they do sometimes lie down (bulls have been seen propping themselves up against termite mounds to snooze), but on this particular day Ranger Philip and his two guest came across a young calves generally sleeping lying dowm.

Adults spent 16 hours a day feeding, Interspersed with visit to suitable mud wallows after which they often shower themselves with dust and rub against trees or boulders, all of which helps to remove ticks and keep their skin in good condition.

NB: * = Same animals seen by different rangers