Kicking up Dust by Meisiekind

Photography • Animals • posted on Jan 07, 2014

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This waterhole in the Kgalagadi is "protected" by two resident jackals. The one on the right is one of the residents and the older gal on the left came for a drink. The younger male attacked her and although I was terribly upset by it, I soon realized that it was way more "bark than bite". After kicking up dust and trying to intimidate her, he backed off and she drank water in peace. She then hung around and they left her be! This is the kind of sightings that make me stay at a waterhole for hours because if you just stop by and leave if there is nothing happening at that moment, you miss these interactions that are priceless. Thank you for stopping by and for your very welcome comments and favs on my last upload "Cuteness". Carin xx

Comments (34)

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Rob2753

12:33PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

A lovely action shot and you can certainly see the dust fly :) did they settle the dispute and she got to drink ? I'm guessing she did :)

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durleybeachbum

12:45PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

So well caught, and also fascinating

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kgb224

12:45PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

Superb capture Carin. God bless.

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Adobe_One_Kenobi

12:48PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

Looks like my boys when they are competing for tid bits. Super capture Carin.

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SunriseGirl

12:53PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

Thank you for sharing the fruits of your patience with us. :)

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jendellas

1:10PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

I would love to have seen this. Amazing. Xx

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aksirp

1:15PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

great action, we photographers need to be patient for a pic like this!

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ArtistKimberly

1:15PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

Great Capture,

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emmecielle

1:22PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

Interesting image! Great capture! :)

BorisB

1:35PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

What an impressive action scene!!

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snowcrow1

2:55PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

Great action capture!! Nice sharp image. :)

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jayfar

3:37PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

Women always get their way!! Lovely shot Carin.

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Katraz

5:03PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

A wonderful sight well caught.

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bmac62

5:17PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

There are be protocols in the wild...the resident must just be doing his duty as he sees it. Great shot.

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sandra46

6:11PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

WONDERFUL WORK

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MrsRatbag

6:30PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

How amazing to witness these things! Looks like there was a lot of snarling and yipping; glad no blood was drawn and that she got to drink. The hierarchy of canids is fascinating!

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Kaartijer

6:49PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

Awesome fighting capture, Carin! Maybe they need my Bella to calm them down... :)) Oh yeah, she's a fighter!

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Faemike55

7:17PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

Very cool capture! From this view, it looks like she's putting her paw on his forehead and saying, "Peace be with you! I must drink!"

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goodoleboy

8:21PM | Tue, 07 January 2014

What is often referred to as "territorial imperative" by ones in the know, Dierbaar. Very typical of animals, including us humans, especially when food and water are in very short supply. Anyway, good shot.

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