{"id":1786622,"date":"2017-12-04T18:00:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T17:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walkthewilderness.net\/?p=9644"},"modified":"2024-11-03T13:25:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T12:25:10","slug":"suckling-zebra-calf-spur-fowl-bustard-lion-and-more-at-amboseli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/suckling-zebra-calf-spur-fowl-bustard-lion-and-more-at-amboseli\/","title":{"rendered":"Suckling Zebra calf, Spur Fowl, Bustard, Lion and more at Amboseli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While the Zebra calf suckling its mother, that we sighted at the Amboseli National Parkwas the highlight of this post, this safari had other wonderful photography moments that we cherished.<\/p>\n<p>One such moment was when we spotted the Yellow-throated Spurfowl.<\/p>\n<p>With its gorgeous banded eyes and yellow throat, it made for a beautiful capture.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1796515\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 970px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=75&amp;resize=75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=100&amp;resize=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=150&amp;resize=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=240&amp;resize=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=320&amp;resize=320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=500&amp;resize=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=640&amp;resize=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=800&amp;resize=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=1024&amp;resize=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=1280&amp;resize=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1&amp;w=1600&amp;resize=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1796515 size-full\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zebra-suckling-calf.jpg?ssl=1\" width=\"960\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Suckling Zebra calf, Spur Fowl, Bustard, Lion and more at Amboseli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The beautiful eye level composition of the Taita Fiscal was another lovely catch of the day. Not to mention the majestic stroll of Africa\u2019s largest Bustard \u2013 the \u201cKori Bustard\u201d that we spotted walking in the middle of the Park.<\/p>\n<p>Of all the fauna at Amboseli, the most feared resident is the Cape Buffalo. Our driver and guide simply refused to go anywhere close to this specimen; his simple explanation was that the Cape Buffaloes found in Amboseli are hostile to safari vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>This last picture of the African Lion is a sneak preview of the amazing sighting of this majestic animal, for whom we have dedicated a whole post, that follows shortly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<span class='mb-center maxbutton-6-center'><span class='maxbutton-6-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-6 maxbutton maxbutton-subscribe-to-our-free-newsletter\" href=\"http:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/subscribe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class='mb-text'>Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the Zebra calf suckling its mother, that we sighted at the Amboseli National Parkwas the highlight of this post, this safari had other wonderful photography moments that we cherished. One such moment was when we spotted the Yellow-throated Spurfowl. With its gorgeous banded eyes and yellow throat, it made for a beautiful capture. 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