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Way to fan the flames! Nice pictures.

Leaving Tuesday, zebra is on the list.

But then again, so is Oryx, kudu, impala.....

Have to see how the hunt goddess Diana smiles.

George, old stallions are usually pretty beat up especially the mane and tail. The biggest oldest mare is often bigger in body, and usually has nice mane and tail.

I'm not sure about the killing off of colts by a new male. In 25 years never heard that one. That's 100% true for lions but never heard it with zebras. I'm doubtful this is the case, but experienced enough to know I don't know everything.

George,
The killing of colts by new males are quite frequent in our area. We have found numerous colts dead, after receiving a kick to the head from the new stallion taking over the group.

Zebra rugs.
Now for something different.
A close pal went on his first African trip. He got excited and shot a young zebra. He got a lot of kidding in camp. However it was very good eating. Then the big surprise. He had it made into a rug. Since it was young it was small so he could use it in many places where a bigger rug would not have worked. In addition it was thick and lush...not a single mark on it. It was much more beautiful than 95% of the adult rugs.
I tried to get it from him but he wouldn't part with it.

First Africa kill as well. The rifle? 375 H&H Model 70...OF COURSE.

I'd say the 70 in 375 would have to be at least, if not more cool, than a sheep with 270 in an 70...

Has anyone here had shields made with any skins from their African animals?

That is what I am thinking of trying to do with any zebra/blue wildebeest I am fortunate enough to kill.

This topic has spurred some curiosity for me. I sent an email to a Wildlife manager acquaintance of mine in RSA, However I now find he is living in Namibia. He works with a film maker doing wildlife video and programs for television. Surprisingly he responded quickly, Figured would hear back about this in a few months! He reply:

No one knows for sure how common infanticide is in wild zebras. Research showed that infanticide has only been witnessed 3 or 4 times in wild populations and never filmed.

When infant animals are killed, it can also accelerate the onset of the mother’s estrus cycle. In which case the female can breed sooner, and the new male can maximize his chances of producing his own offspring. It's also noteworthy that only male off spring have ever been killed it seems. Probably so the stallion would have additional mates within the herd. This of course is assuming that the new male zebra has the mental capacity to think about all this while trying to survive.

Because zebra infanticide is so rare, we were utterly shocked when we came across this. It ranks as one of the more traumatic events we’ve witnessed in 2 decades filming in the wild.
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So for me this seals the deal, it's real and it's much like the way lions handle offspring from another male. However, it's not a very common situation, and may be completely unheard of in fuller more stable populations where plenty of zebra exist.

My partner took this Zebra a couple of weeks ago in Namibia, with the lowly 30-06 and a 180 Accubond.

The Artistry of Wildlife owner Dennis Harris made this one famouse

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Here is the pic...fabulous!

Another one that fell to a woman with the lowly .30-06.....180 TSX

Thanks ingwe

Dennis is doing all of my 2014 animals and last year's bull elk. He has promised the Kudu wall pedistal will soon be completed

That is a unique and stunning mount, Ted!

Gorgeous! I didn't really consider a mount. I wanted a rug and now I am wanting a mount. So much for me having less taxidermy.

Nice looking animal Dan. I have never desired one and will likely pass when I head back next fall. Not sure why???

I know what you mean Ed. Im the same way with giraffe.....



( but i will shoot and eat a zebra!)

I am with you on giraffe.

To be honest, zebra is not a must have.
But it is a classic African plains game specie.

This thread has got me excited about them, but with wheels up in 4 days, the excitement level is already through the roof.

Final pack was yesterday, with the weekend for double checking.

I agree 100%!

Seems like they are almost always near eland or giraffe when I hunt them.

Ah hell. You guys got me to missing Africa so I had to hang a pic.

Here's one my youngest daughter, Ally shot. Oldest daughter, Rylie, pictured also.

First summer in about five years I'm not headed to Africa and damn I'm missing it.