Yame & George have grown so big and we thank Jade, their carer, for her report (below) and Kristen for sharing her photos with us.
As Im sure you remember from my last update, George was struggling with his joints and legs as the Winter cold swept in. We made the decision to get a specialist vet out a few days back to reassess Georges condition, and advise us on a plan moving forward. They took some blood samples to check on all their levels (Calcium, Phosphorus, etc) which should give us a good idea of what supplements are needed in their diet now that they are older. As George grows, we try our best to keep up with his medical needs, and he just carries on like a trooper! Fingers crossed we will get some good news from the vet soon.
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It always amazes us to watch George out in the reserve for a walk. Though he struggles to keep up with Yame, he doesn’t give up. He has such a strong will and determination, and absolutely loves every minute of being out and about. They are actually starting to show a lot more interest in the other animals now too, as their hunting instincts kick in. They had a huge giraffe browsing just outside their enclosure the other day, and they were so fixated on him that we couldn’t even get them to come over for their dinner. It definitely brings new meaning to the phrase “herding cats”.
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They are really loving their new enclosure, and can be seen sunning themselves in the early mornings, and late afternoons. There is something so satisfying about watching them all snuggled up in a heap together, that makes you just want to dive into the middle, and not move for hours.
As I said earlier, their natural hunting instincts are kicking in with full force, and Yame has taken to (play) stalking Lozanne and I in the enclosure lately. One minute you’re standing up, or walking somewhere, and the next minute you’re on the ground, smothered by a 100kg furball… he gets such an intense look just before he play stalks and pounces that we can almost predict when he’s going to do it. George just waits until your sitting down, or lying down, and then simply comes and sits on you so you can’t get up… no tact J But we love them all the same.
As I said earlier, their natural hunting instincts are kicking in with full force, and Yame has taken to (play) stalking Lozanne and I in the enclosure lately. One minute you’re standing up, or walking somewhere, and the next minute you’re on the ground, smothered by a 100kg furball… he gets such an intense look just before he play stalks and pounces that we can almost predict when he’s going to do it. George just waits until your sitting down, or lying down, and then simply comes and sits on you so you can’t get up… no tact J But we love them all the same.
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I hope that you will enjoy the photos (courtesy of Kristen Grenda). They are growing faster and faster each month, and are both so beautiful!
Until next time.
Jade
Until next time.
Jade