The waterhole is where the magic happens. Both in the cities and the wilder corners of the world.
On safari, in the plains and savannahs of Africa, it is to the waterhole that the birds and wildlife flock.
The waterhole is their oasis, breaking up the day’s journey.
During the rainy season, animals find water sources more easily, as rivulets, streams and lush plant life spread across their prideland.
But during the dry season, after the rains have passed, the call of the waterhole and its promise of refreshment lures them out.
Elephants cannot help themselves around water.
They are the Labradors of the African bush.
And they love water not merely for drinking, which they do a lot of, but also for playing, keeping cool and swimming.
They may be the only mammals to not be able to jump but they sure can swim, and unlike us humans, they don't need to be taught to do it.
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