In Kruger National Park I watched a group of zebras quietly grazing. Two young foals were nursing as we arrived. Having filled his belly, one of the foals began to race around the area near his mother as though he couldn't run fast enough. It was delightful to watch the pure energy and excitement. Though zebras are not gentle animals, their endurance in the harsh South African bushveld speaks volumes about their toughness and resilience. I am always intriqued by the variations in their stripes. The young foal is able to find its mother by her stripes from a distance.
Watercolor sketch, 9 x 12, unframed.
In Kruger National Park I watched a group of zebras quietly grazing. Two young foals were nursing as we arrived. Having filled his belly, one of the foals began to race around the area near his mother as though he couldn't run fast enough. It was delightful to watch the pure energy and excitement. Though zebras are not gentle animals, their endurance in the harsh South African bushveld speaks volumes about their toughness and resilience. I am always intriqued by the variations in their stripes. The young foal is able to find its mother by her stripes from a distance.