Wildebeest & Croc, Mara River Kenya

One that got away. Towards the end of the migration season the Mara crocs get so fat and lazy they pretty well just wait around with their mouths open waiting a gnu to swim between their jaws.

2017 Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration

Getting into the water can be a dusty business at times.

Wildebeest & the Mara River

As if swimming across croc-infested rivers wasn't enough, many Wildebeest don't make it to the water's edge due to poor judgement in choosing crossing points. Survival of the smartest just doesn't seem to be a factor in this animal's evolution.

2017 Wildebeest Migration

Dusty Gnus rushing who-knows-where.

2017 Wildebeest Migration, Mara River Crossing

A few participants in one of last weekend's crossings.