Webcams in KNP treat wildlife lovers stuck in lockdown
The Kruger National Park has found a way to spoil nature lovers with a new feature on its website that entails webcams at certain points in the park.
The Kruger National Park (KNP) has found a way to bring the park to nature lovers who long for spotting wild in the park. On SANParks’ website, there are now three options for webcam footage that you can enjoy.
Updating still cams
These are cameras planted in the wild that take pictures every few minutes. SANParks warned that the updating of these photos may be disrupted from time to time due to bad weather conditions.
Live camera
This option provides a live feed through various cameras spread out in the park. The website does warn that viewing of the live streams requires high-speed internet. It goes on to explain that if you cannot view the live cams, you will have better luck with the still cams.
Camera highlights
These are highlights of great sightings submitted through registered forum users.
Here are some examples of webcam spottings:
According to SANParks’ Twitter page, this tail was spotted earlier on the morning of May 16 on the Punda Maria webcam. Mischief at its best.
Spotted earlier this morning on the Punda Maria webcam – mischief! 🐒#LiveYourWild @SANParksKNP https://t.co/g6dsrcmOoh pic.twitter.com/VdyVasIPkI
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) May 16, 2020
Later on the same day, this buck was spotted drinking water near the webcam.
Late afternoon drink at Orpen webcam. https://t.co/g6dsrcmOoh#LiveYourWild @SANParks pic.twitter.com/GifXmdJMfb
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) May 16, 2020
On the afternoon of May 17, a variety of great sightings was caught on webcam.
Caught on our webcams this afternoon. https://t.co/g6dsrcmOoh#LiveYourWild @SANParks pic.twitter.com/EELLpjL8bJ
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) May 17, 2020
Later that evening, a pride of lions stopped by for a drink at Orpen and was captured by the webcam.
A royal family stopped by for a drink at Orpen webcam last night. Bellies look full, like they had just enjoyed a good meal. #LiveYourWild @SANParks pic.twitter.com/1dguU0GKe3
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) May 18, 2020
On May 18 another serene picture was captured, by the Satara webcam, of a peaceful warthog enjoying the bliss of cold water over his body on a warm day in the Kruger.
Bliss is a peaceful afternoon snooze oblivious to the fact that the world is watching via the Satara webcam 😁 #LiveYourWild @SANParks pic.twitter.com/uD2HiB06nM
— Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) May 18, 2020
If you long for the Kruger like most South Africans do, visit their website and choose what you want to watch. Sit back, relax, and let the park come to you.
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