Wildcam Africa - Pete's Pond

Another webcam - from National Geographic

Pete's Pond, Botswana, Africa

One man's passion to protect Botswana's wildlife and give animals room to run free in expanded territory has led to a success story at Mashatu Game Reserve. Pete Le Roux believed wildlife could repopulate the reserve if they avoided the Limpopo River, where poachers lurked. Using the remnants of an old irrigation system from the area's failed attempts to grow cotton, he carved Pete's Pond into the landscape as an alternative watering source—and as his answer to the rampant poaching and senseless killing of Africa's wildlife. The idea worked.

"We have effectively taken an area that was unsuccessful agricultural land and turned it into a viable wildlife preserve," says Le Roux as he gazes out on the pond. "That is the most rewarding thing we've done here, to see the game come back."

The greater vision is to build links between all of the country's national parks and reserves, an initiative championed in the late 1990s by former South African President Nelson Mandela. Progress is being made, but challenges remain to ensure the survival of Africa's largest wild species

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/wildcamafrica/

I had forgotten about this cam, so just checked it now



two very flighty zebra - quick drink and off .........



Lai

Good try Lai, but unfortunatly this cam has been down for ages. What your watching is a repeat its on a loop, and just keeps showing the same scene. Sorry to be a spoil sport, but it will save you time looking at it
WS

what a DIS-ARSSSSSS-TER WS - i had no idea. It was a fun cam when it worked. Thanks for setting me straight on this WS.

Lai

This was the cam I could never get. What a shame it's down and only looping old shots. Thanks for posting the Zebra though Lai, they are gorgeous

littlewid-x-

With Djuma Live Safari cam going I thought I would look through some on the others to see if we can bring something up to replace it.

Petes Pond on NatGeo is still not up, but it seems to have moved to Wildearth.TV. The cam pics are good in colour and well lit at night. Im going to try and keep a good eye on it.

Here is the link: http://www.wildearth.tv/petes-pond-mashatu-botswana-africa-waterhole-wildlive-webcam-live

Enjoy

SM

At Pete's Pond tonight:

Looks like Jackels have found a carcass next to the pond. It is on the very far side a long distance from the cams position so quite clear considering.



Definitely keeping an eye on this one.

SM

SM Brilliant great find. I had a look yesterday on the old link, and nothing doing. Those pics look really good, going for a look
Thanks SM

I managed to get this shot, just before my connection went on strike. Your right SM Jackels


WS

Still watching it now WS. The Jackals are playing around the pond.

SM

There's some Hyenas there SM as well the carcass has vanished, and theyare all sniffing round for left overs


WS

Not sure what this is. At first the face looked like a hyena to me, but when it bent to drink I say the mane. It is considerably larger than the Jackals. This cam is turning up some good stuff.



SM

Its brilliant considering its at night. I think its Hyena you could see quite a few animals skulking in the bushes a bit ago, and I'm sure I hear a Hyena laugh
Same shot SM
WS

Snap WS! Though this hyena has no spots so wonder what kind it is.

SM

I think it might be the light reflecting off the water thats hiding the spots
WS