Southern Africa Adventure - Swaziland 
The Mkhaya Game Reserve is home to many species of game, most notably a sizable population of the endangered Black Rhino.
The Mkhaya Game Reserve is home to many species of game, most notably a sizable population of the endangered Black Rhino.
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It was also the site of the so called "Rhino War" from 1988-1992.  Poachers were killing an average of 1 rhino a week during this period, and that number grew to 3 a day near the end.  The proprietor of the reserve petitioned the King to allow his rangers to carry the same automatic weapons that the poachers had, and after a few bloody shootouts the war was over.  All that remain of it are these Rhino skulls.
It was also the site of the so called "Rhino War" from 1988-1992. Poachers were killing an average of 1 rhino a week during this period, and that number grew to 3 a day near the end. The proprietor of the reserve petitioned the King to allow his rangers to carry the same automatic weapons that the poachers had, and after a few bloody shootouts the war was over. All that remain of it are these Rhino skulls.
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This poor guy has foam taped over his horns to prevent him and the other males of his species from killing each other over mating rights.  Talk about emasculating!
This poor guy has foam taped over his horns to prevent him and the other males of his species from killing each other over mating rights. Talk about emasculating!
Last comment 07/16/22.
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Giraffes seem to like to hide behind bushes that just aren't tall enough to do the job..  I see you!
Giraffes seem to like to hide behind bushes that just aren't tall enough to do the job.. I see you!
Last comment 08/13/20.
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Still bitter towards zebras since one tried to kick me in Zambia.  Grr..
Still bitter towards zebras since one tried to kick me in Zambia. Grr..
Last comment 01/20/17.
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We drove away pretty quickly when this water buffalo started acting aggressively towards out jeep.
We drove away pretty quickly when this water buffalo started acting aggressively towards out jeep.
Last comment 12/16/16.
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Here they are, the stars of the reserve!
Here they are, the stars of the reserve!
Last comment 08/13/20.
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I just love the tree and sky in this picture.  Oh yeah and there are some elephants too.  :-)
I just love the tree and sky in this picture. Oh yeah and there are some elephants too. :-)
Last comment 02/13/12.
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Have you noticed how happy we seem while eating on our Southern Africa?  We had so much great food!
Have you noticed how happy we seem while eating on our Southern Africa? We had so much great food!
Last comment 07/17/22.
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