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James Tyrrell

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James had hardly touched a camera when he came to Londolozi, but his writing skills that complemented his Honours degree in Zoology meant that he was quickly snapped up by the Londolozi blog team. An environment rich in photographers helped him develop the ...

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on The Week in Pictures #442

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Victoria Auchincloss
Master Tracker

After a week of chaos in the US and police brutality it has given me some wonderful morning moments. So glad pups are growing and well, also loved the leaping leopard. than you Victoria

Paul Canales
Master Tracker

My thoughts exactly!

Marinda Drake
Master Tracker

Stunning pics. Love the sunsets and of course the pups.

Chelsea Allard
Master Tracker

Great news about the wild dogs pups thriving. A few weeks (or months – hard to keep track these days) there was concern over the youngest Ntsevu lion cubs and whether or not they would survive being so much younger than their cousins. Are they all still accounted for? I counted 18 lions (excluding the Birmingham males) in the water hole photo, but could see how small cubs may not have been easily visible.

Lisa Antell
Master Tracker

There were 2 lions in the background walking in….

Blair Sinclair
Explorer

Are the Nstvu pride still 20 all members accouted for?

Christa Blessing
Master Tracker

Great pictures! My favorites are the one of the leopard pouncing on that little bush and of course the ones of the puppies. So good that they are fine. And the huge Ntsevu pride is just impressive .

Mitch Wise
Explorer

We had originally planned a three night visit with you this coming Sept, but due to the Covid issues, we have postponed and rescheduled for 2021. Thank you so much for these wonderful posts, photos, stories. We are more excited than ever for our upcoming visit. We have several friends and even the adult children of a cousin whom have been at Londolozi in the past 12 -14 months. We look forward to more from you and I even extended our stay an extra day. Best Wishes,
Mitch Wise

Vin Beni
Guest contributor

The Ximungwe young male image was so interesting. Early morning photos/stories bring a much needed sense of peace and the order of nature to a hectic world.

Denise Vouri
Guest contributor

Your TWIP is a much needed respite from all the chaos erupting here in the US. The videos, photos and commentary put into perspective the truly beautiful and peacefulness of the bush…. the antics of the young leopard are hilarious but the colors of the sunset are truly spectacular. Are there two cubs from the Ntsevu pride missing? I counted 20 including the B boys.

Andrew and Daniel Bolnick
Digital Tracker

Beautiful pics. Stay safe everyone

Gregg Higgs
Explorer

The Londolozi blog is the highlight of our morning especially in these crazy times. The teeth on the pups and the “hops“on the Ximungwe young male leopard were eye opening for me. You really have to grow up fast in the bush.
Thanks James.

Lisa Antell
Master Tracker

Terrific photo of the young Ximungwe boy….that sighting was delightful! And to see the Ntsevus and Birmingham boys lined up on the waterhole was fabulous!

Joanalee Oneil
Senior Digital Ranger

Its nice to see beautiful pictures from a Amazing place it relaxes and makes think of this happy place. Due to riots and such over here in the U.S.A. looking at the pups getting bigger and stronger and there all still together is great. Ntsevu pride is looking beautiful as ever (i love my lions). Ximungwe young male Leopard is handsome and that was a great shot of him leaping up at the bushes.. And to end the day dream before I go back to my normal life The elephants are quite beauties and they look peaceful for the time being. Thank you for these wonderful pictures…

Joanalee Oneil
Senior Digital Ranger

Also I meant to ask a question does anybody know if they heard or seen anything on Baba Yao ? Doa’s brother, the one who fought the 3 sala brothers back in January 10,2020. Worried about him.

Paul Canales
Master Tracker

Extending all gratitude for your wonderful daily dispatches from the bush. Needed and deeply appreciated!

beautiful photos, the ntsevu pride is very great and has two large males to protect them, the ntsevu long coming. happy that the puppies are all well, the elephants are really spectacular

Bob and Lucie Fjeldstad
Guest contributor

Very much appreciate your opening line update on the pups! Seems to be a popular focus from all of us.

Trish Monck
Master Tracker

Any news on the Tsalala lioness and her cub??

Mary Beth Wheeler
Guest contributor

Some magnificent images this week – shall I say, as usual! I usually read the blog on my iPhone but I had the chance to view it on a large monitor today and what a difference. The large, wide angle shots were especially stunning – the Ntsevu pride at the waterhole, the lone elephant on the airstrip, the herd in the open grasslands. Guess I should go to my desktop more often! Thank you all.

Ana Komljenović
Senior Digital Ranger

I see I’m another one who wants to know what’s going on with the other two members of the most numerous lion pack? And for puppies, I really hope that all 10 will grow up in adulthood!

Kara Taylor
Master Tracker

Thank you! Glad to see the pups still doing well. Loved the cute little leopard cub and the Ntsevu shots.

Darlene Knott
Master Tracker

Loved all the pics, but especially the Ximungwe male and the sapling! 😂

Michael Fleetwood
Master Tracker

Great pictures guys, as always! Question regarding the Ntsevu sub-adults. Do you have a confirmed sex ratio for the sub-adults and which litter is the lioness with swollen mammary glands the mother of?

Michael Fleetwood
Master Tracker

Also, wondering if all 15 sub-adults are still alive? Remember awhile back only 14 were seen

Barbi Evenson
Senior Digital Ranger

With the world in such chaos… especially here in the US… there is great peace in your stories and photos. Can’t thank you all enough for the time, patience and dedication you share with all of us… I can’t wait to come back to a place that has and never will leave my heart♥️

Tracey Katz
Explorer

Any update on the injured Tsala lioness & cub?

Jennifer Ridgewell
Senior Digital Ranger

Great TWIP, some beautiful watery reflections, vistas and moments. Grateful about Wild Dog pups and enjoyed leaping Leopard practicing his skills. You make such a difference to our days with these wonderfully varied photos.

What a stunning shot of the leopard- I’d never realized that they’d practiced on shrubs/trees, but it certainly makes sense.

thank you for this update!!

Wendy Macnicol
Digital Tracker

Hi James. Loved the pics – especially the dusty orange sunset one over the Drakensberg Range. Also enjoyed the yawning pup with its very new sharp little teeth – and of course the one of the Ximungwe Young Male doing his thing! Keep them all coming! Really helps in this Lock Down at present! Wendy M

Camilla Coffey
Explorer

ps the young Ximungwe male had me and my young family in stitches as he pounced on the sapling. so grateful that the natural world is carrying on so beautifully!!

Joanne Wadsworth Kelley
Master Tracker

Wonderful images! Loved the view of the pride drinking and the leopard pouncing on the small tree!

Amazing Pictures

Callum Evans
Guest contributor

Brilliant photos!!! I love the wide-angle shots of the elephants and the Ntsevu lions! And those photos of the wild dog pups are amazing!

Susan Strauss
Digital Tracker

Beautiful and soul nourishing…deep thanks.

Nicole Bernhardt
Senior Digital Ranger

I look forward to these each week, great as always! thank you

Maria Deliou
Digital Ranger

I am soooo happy and relieved that the wild dog pups are all ok!! I loved the picture with the young male leopard! He looks like flying!!

Michael and Terri Klauber
Guest contributor

Wow James! This is an amazing set of images! The group shot of the Ntsevu Pride is incredible. Love the artistic touch in the clouds with the Ntsevu too!

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