South African wildlife, pristine jungle teeming with wild animals and birds… What a splendid morning! Thousands of birds including pelican, cormorant and seagulls lined the beach, flew overhead in formation, and bobbed on the gentle waves. A spectacular sight! It made me think of what it must have been like a mere 200 years ago when such a scene was an everyday occurrence. When buffalo roamed the US plans in the millions, when migrating geese filled the sky from horizon to horizon. As I talk with people about Africa, in particular South Africa. Lions, giraffe, and zebra roaming the bush…