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Large concentrations of wildebeest and gazelles have been making their way down the Mara River to the Paradise plains .  The rains have meant that large herds of wildebeest have lingered a little longer on the plains than usual.  The main herds of zebra have stayed mostly in the east of the reserve. A large poportion of the migrating wildebeest  have moved westwards towards Lake Victoria in search of further grazing, despite the fact that there is still plenty of grass in the area.  This is an amazing example of the unexplainable driving force of these animals to cross the river.

Views from the hot air balloons have been fantastic with sightings of the migration, leopard, lion and rhino in the Mara triangle.

During the month of Septemeber there were births of a variety of species - fuzzy brown zebra foals, hyena pups, topi calves and warthog piglets have been spotted. Ostrich eggs have not yet hatched and have been targeted by lion and hyena.

The lions have been spending their lazy days under the shade of trees. They have little reason to venture far in search of food with an abundance of wildebeest all around. The new cubs are thriving.  Cheetahs are also doing well with many cubs being close to maturity.

There have been a couple of sightings of rare Caracal including a mother and cub. The Caracal is a small, tawny coloured cat with with ears resembling a lynx. Serval cats have also been spotted periodically.

Elephants have been travelling longer in search of food and most sightings have been of matriarchal herds.

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