We were staying in bandas near Murchison Falls, and it didn’t take long to discover that we weren’t the only residents enjoying the accommodation.
The local warthogs had pretty much made themselves at home.
Still completely wild, they’d worked out that where there are humans, there’s often food. Scraps, sweet potatoes, cassava — all potentially worth investigating.
And these two had clearly settled into their routine.
One was enthusiastically snuffling around, nose to the ground, apparently convinced that somewhere nearby there was something worth eating.
The other?
Flat on its back, feet in the air, without a care in the world.
No great wildlife drama. No frantic chase. Just two warthogs going about their day, perfectly comfortable with the human activity around them.
I love moments like this. They tell you something about how animals adapt, how quickly they learn, and how differently two individuals can behave in exactly the same situation.
One looking for lunch. The other apparently still enjoying breakfast in bed.
Do not disturb.
Behind the Photograph · A Wilder Eye