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One of the more recent additions to the Maharajah Jungle Trek is the Asian Water buffalo. It is found throughout the world now as a domesticated animal but is quite common in Asia. With over 130 million buffalo, more people rely on this domestic animal then any other in the world. However, there are also numerous feral herds throughout the world, the largest being in Australia. </div>
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The animal was domesticated about 5,000 years ago. It is believed the first domestication occurred in India. </div>
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Meerkats standing at attention. As you may know, these mongoose relatives always keep an eye to the sky. Their biggest predators are birds of prey after all. </div>
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Usually, they have one sentry keeping a look out. Unless, that sentry calls an alarm. Then the entire group looks up and looks out. </div>
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Along the Gorilla Falls trail, you come to the aviary. One of the best things about it, is the high amount of activity. Maybe the most active are the weaver birds, like this guy.</div>
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In the aviary, you will see nests that resemble baskets. That is the handiwork of the male weaver bird. These nests are very elaborate and are built not only to house potential chicks but also to entice female weavers to mate with its maker. </div>
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The Oasis is meant to be explored. Often times, you need to really look to see what is in the exhibit whether the animal is hiding in the bushes, up a tree or around a bend. </div>
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The adorable little muntjac deer is one such animal in the area. When you visit the Oasis make sure you take the time to look. You just might find this little guy. </div>
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Definitely one of my favorite exhibits in the park is the ruins near Yak & Yeti that hold the gibbons and the siamang. </div>
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Here one of the siamangs can be found high up in trees overlooking the people below. It's probably a pretty great view. </div>
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This photo is from Kilimanjaro Safari. As we were driving along heading towards the lions, we happened upon a couple of the Plains zebra that are typically in the exhibit with the white rhinos. They came very near the vehicle. </div>
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This photo proves that you must look all around when enjoying the safaris. You never know what might be hiding in the grass. </div>
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This male silverback is just relaxing and people watching. If that was a bucket of beer you could easily believe he was just watching a ball game. </div>
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Safari Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492888967658528115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-58341239157704124182016-09-12T10:14:00.002-07:002016-09-12T10:14:45.111-07:00Mountain zebra at AKLOne of the prettiest animals at the savannas of Kidani are the Mountain zebra.<br />
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These guys are endangered in the natural habitat but thankfully Disney has had some success in breeding. You will often see little zebra out there in the exhibit. </div>
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Safari Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492888967658528115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-53932119139492237202016-07-01T09:10:00.001-07:002016-07-01T09:10:43.947-07:00Eld's deerThese guys are quite regal. The male Eld's deer can be a difficult opponent for a Bengal tiger to take on. A healthy buck like this one will stand and fight, and with those antlers can be very dangerous. <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheeO8eMH9My-QK_q5mi6htuy49mwPCe9SW0SoeHGDRQxBtZE691mK_4tccJVsnni3jQHnHOtbGteSa0EC9gPdQO0_x48c1Dyi2Vl5B7PIy_TDVapNl9b8RSuBjaAYhz01LIW0FyEYTae4f/s640/blogger-image-1666395010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheeO8eMH9My-QK_q5mi6htuy49mwPCe9SW0SoeHGDRQxBtZE691mK_4tccJVsnni3jQHnHOtbGteSa0EC9gPdQO0_x48c1Dyi2Vl5B7PIy_TDVapNl9b8RSuBjaAYhz01LIW0FyEYTae4f/s640/blogger-image-1666395010.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the wild, it is typically only the weak, young and old that are preyed upon by tigers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">By Safari Mike </div></div>Safari Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492888967658528115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-69337429897870037902016-06-06T15:43:00.001-07:002016-06-06T15:43:58.994-07:00Blackbuck herd mural The decor of the Maharajah Jungle Trek is absolutely stunning. In particular, the murals are beautiful.<br />
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This one is located in the prey exhibit and rightfully so. It shows a herd of blackbuck antelope on the move.Safari Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492888967658528115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-43448276620978003972016-04-28T08:25:00.001-07:002016-04-28T08:25:55.165-07:00Say hello to my little friendWe have spent some time talking about cotton top tamarins on Radio Harambe. We even had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Ann Savage, Conservation Director at Disney's Animal Kingdom and founder of Proyecto Titi, a group dedicated to protecting this species. <div><br></div><div>The Cotton Top is found only in the forests of northern Colombia and has suffered from deforestation, the illegal pet trade and other difficult issues. Today it's one of the 25 most critically endangered primates. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibB8iiUToqeeVtvUmPPZ9h6o-1ulG5-b0MenJoBVz1EntNNoNgjMz_Ik4mcADgmesMwlOqvG3ruk8op_a91t4mbc2UzdD38TryOlM44r267gCgEcX9ZtA_Mcz9oXSKBXhMzgmaihBJ-PO2/s640/blogger-image-53449664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibB8iiUToqeeVtvUmPPZ9h6o-1ulG5-b0MenJoBVz1EntNNoNgjMz_Ik4mcADgmesMwlOqvG3ruk8op_a91t4mbc2UzdD38TryOlM44r267gCgEcX9ZtA_Mcz9oXSKBXhMzgmaihBJ-PO2/s640/blogger-image-53449664.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The park has always had the animal and recently built a nice new exhibit where the animal above currently resides. And Disney has recently announced they will be concentrating conservation efforts on 10 different animal groups including the tamarin. </div>Safari Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492888967658528115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-76935124014884826022016-02-06T07:16:00.000-08:002016-02-15T06:48:27.732-08:00Food time for a crane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The sarus crane is a beautiful bird found on the Maharajah Jungle trek. Initially, it was housed in the exhibit with blackbuck and Eld's deer, but now is found just after the Komodo dragon exhibit. It was almost declared the national bird of India (eventually the Indian peafowl got that honor).<br>
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by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)JamboEveryonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114148727986843568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-56552528820843638582015-09-23T05:12:00.000-07:002015-09-23T05:12:39.198-07:00A Smile to Warm the HeartWhen taking photos of animals, you line up a good angle and take as many shots as quickly as possible and home something good comes out of them. Imagine my joy when I discovered I photographed a baby elephant who was smiling!<br />
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by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)JamboEveryonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114148727986843568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-14039384605354395772015-09-13T17:26:00.000-07:002015-09-13T17:26:31.459-07:00Defending Their NestThe aviary at the Maharajah Jungle Trek is one of the real gems often missed by the crowds of folks rushing from one ride to another. But this is where you can get some of the best up-close encounter with incredible exotic and beautiful wildlife, like this New Guinea Masked Plover.<br />
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In their native land, these harmless looking birds are known for being fierce defenders of their nests, often launching vicious attacks on animals such as cats or dogs. Needless to say, if you have one such nest in your yard keep Rover and Mittens away.<br />
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This was one of my favorite days ever at DAK. The buzz and excitement this little baby gorilla generated around the park was amazing. And to get a chance to see mom and her baby together was an unforgettable treat.<br />
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by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)JamboEveryonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114148727986843568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-86277400741564698862015-09-03T18:43:00.000-07:002015-09-03T18:43:01.064-07:00Keeping a Head Above the SandContrary to folklore, ostriches do not actually stick their heads in the sand. The obvious reason being they would suffocate. They do, however, often digs holes for their eggs and while tending to them appear to be burring their heads, thus the expression. This one at Kilimanjaro Safaris like to keep above ground level.<br />
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by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)JamboEveryonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114148727986843568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-85113641707679869132015-08-26T16:54:00.000-07:002015-08-26T16:54:06.383-07:00A Head Above the RestEvolution has handed Giraffes quite the advantage by being able to see over the rest of the animals to see where the best food in the area can be found. That must be quite a view they have up there. At Disney's Animal Kingdom hey also have the advantage of the rest of their friends in the habitat not being able to reach their food!<br />
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by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)JamboEveryonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114148727986843568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-57563031208618988902015-08-19T15:49:00.000-07:002015-08-19T15:49:01.650-07:00Time to Kick BackWhile some may miss the "Big Red and Little Red" storyline at the end of Kilimanjaro Safaris, few can argue against the addition of the Addax herd. These gorgeous and unique animals have really added something to the iconic attraction.<br />
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Addax have certainly faced their fairy share of dangers, but not in the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. Here, they can lower their guard and relax on a lazy summer afternoon.<br />
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by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)JamboEveryonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114148727986843568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-53033680849242784412015-08-12T11:50:00.002-07:002015-08-12T11:50:31.642-07:00For Elephant Day Today is World Elephant Day so what better way to celebrate it Animal Kingdom style then with a blast from the past. This picture was taken in 1998, a few short months after the opening of the park.<br />
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<br />As I am sure you know, the stars of the safari, the main attraction of the park, were elephants, Little Red and Big Red, with a story focused on the plight of poaching. While they might not have been real, these two were and so unfortunately, is the plight. <br />
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By Safari Mike Safari Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492888967658528115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-49689369161591603452015-08-06T17:41:00.000-07:002015-08-06T17:41:46.043-07:00Just Let Me Sleep a Few Minutes LongerSummer time at Disney's Animal Kingdom is a time when the park is filled with guests, and many are looking for some great animal sighting. The problem is, these animals aren't exactly about to work up a sweat just to put on a show. For example, you will be lucky to spot a lion at all, and if you do he or she will likely be napping the heat away.<br />
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But have your camera at the ready anyway. Even a napping lion makes for a great photo!<br />
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by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)JamboEveryonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114148727986843568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-88239485408156017722015-07-30T11:26:00.001-07:002015-07-30T11:26:49.156-07:00Building a better nestOne of the best things about walking around the Animal Kingdom is to see the animals busy doing something. Chasing each other, tending to babies or in this case, building a nest.<br />
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This saddle billed stork must be getting ready for a new batch of hatchlings. These guys build their nests with big sticks and the like, much different than small song birds. <br />
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by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)JamboEveryonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114148727986843568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513260839818984097.post-18598240762759164412015-07-21T06:32:00.001-07:002015-07-21T06:32:45.978-07:00Rhino Skin One thing about the white rhinos at the Kilimanjaro Safari, they can get awfully close. Here was a shot taken by friend of the blog and show Ellise (follow her on twitter @misselliemouse). She got this great up close shot of the white rhino.<br />
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It's so close you get a real nice look at the contours of the skin and just how small their eyes really are. Rhinos are actually nearly blind. The horns on the animal are impressive, too. She would, unfortunately be a prime poaching target is she lived in Africa.<br />
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Thanks again to Ellie for the great photo. She gave us more than handful of great safari shots, so you will see more in the future.<br />
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