father's day 2019
When perplexed by this complication we call life, we look to the ways of our fathers for guidance. We don’t always remember the advice they have given, but the wisdom of their actions is imprinted in our perspective.
The greatest dads in the animal kingdom show their young what it means to provide, protect, and persevere.
African wild dog fathers play a huge role in the feeding of their pups, which are unable to digest solid food during their first ten weeks in the wild.
The dads swallow food and regurgitate a pulp version for their young to eat. The dependence on dad for daily nutrition keeps the pups safe as they are less prone to wandering off and falling victim to predators. Good looking out, dad!
Wildlife sighting are excellent with wildlife being more comfortable when staying at smaller lodges or mobile camps. Make sure to add the Kwai Camp luxury tented mobile safari experience when you book to stay at Feline Fields by Mantis.Â
We all know that it’s the lionesses that keep the pride together and ensure that everyone has eaten, and for that reason, lion dads almost didn’t make the list.
Until we remembered The Lion King…and how fiercely lion dads protect their cubs. Male lions keep their territories marked and will take out any animal that threatens their young; particularly other male lions.
The lion is an exceptional sight and they can be seen whilst on game drive when staying at Mantis Founders Lodge.
Till death do them part; gorilla parents stay together to raise a tribe of exemplary infants. Male gorillas are the ultimate providers and spend a lot of time hunting for their troop.
When it comes to mealtimes; dad and mom indulge in a romantic meal for two before the youngsters join in. Gorilla dads are hands-on parents and often play mediator when younger band members fight.
There are few things that stir the soul more than watching these majestic primates in their natural habitat.
The Volcanoes National Park is one of the most famous of these, and Mantis guests will soon be able to package this experience with a luxury lake cruise on the Kivu Queen by Mantis in Rwanda.
