Folks have commented, “Where are the animals?” What, human beings are not animals? The furry ones with sharp teeth & big paws..are coming up around the bend. Seeing them would not have been the same without their human sidekicks. This spoor tells us that lions are nearby, perhaps in the next blog. “Spoor, a term originating from the Afrikaans word for ‘track,’ refers to the entire collection of evidence an animal leaves behind as it moves through an environment. This evidence is more than just a footprint; it represents a comprehensive record of an animal’s recent presence and activities. Learning to ‘read’ spoor allows wildlife enthusiasts and scientists to gain insights into the lives of animals. Interpreting spoor is an ancient skill that remains a sophisticated, low-impact method for studying wildlife and monitoring ecosystem health.”
