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The drought in the Limpopo region has been eased somewhat by the recent Cyclone which brought in much needed water. I have not been up that way since, but can only assume the grass cover must still be rather poor. No matter how much rain falls now, the growing season is over as we close in on winter.
As dry as it gets, a good indicator of forthcoming problems with game is the Warthog. He is more often than not the first to perish, remember their food source lies just beneath the surface, so a lack of rain and any moisture will take its toll on the little guys.
Limpopo is covered by Mopane trees, whose leaves become highly nutritious when they have fallen from trees, and game make good use of this food source in times of need. Kudu, as browsers, have access to a lot more food than the warthogs, and therefore are a little more resilient to drought. If they are suffering, then you know it is real dry !!
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