Exotic Stripes for Dinner

A smile and dip of her head is given and they both begin to creep forward. Fern’s shorter frame is completely hidden in the grass but, even with the small spots of Ezra that stick out, the okapis do not spy them. They are too focused on the grazing. She splits off from the antlered male, moving to cover the opposite side so the prey will be hemmed in. Muscles coil and, when she is as close as she dares to get, Fern leaps from her hiding spot. She gives a short bark and the okapi both turn to look at her before starting to flee. She runs alongside the one closest to her and snaps at it when it begins to turn her way. It falls back in line as the pair give chase.

"Fern Lark" | "Puff"