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Do Dwarf Mongooses Have Trust Issues?

Keagan Chasenski November 7, 2022 12

Before I start this blog, I need to remind myself to avoid the temptation to anthropomorphize. Dwarf mongooses are not people, no matter how interesting, complex and outright cute they …

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The Life Of A Dragonfly

Jess Shillaw November 3, 2022 13

Since the last blog that I wrote about The Dragonfly Project, I have noticed the increasing hues of red and blue Dragonflies circling around me. They are all returning and …

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Introducing the Ntomi Male Leopard

Matt Rochford October 31, 2022 2 25

We have reached yet another new chapter within the lives of one of the leopards of Londolozi. The Ranging and Tracking team are happy to officially announce that the Ximungwe …

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A Genetic Bottleneck: The Changes of Cheetah Throughout History

Robyn Morrison October 18, 2022 13

We have been extremely fortunate in the past few weeks to have been tracking down and finding a female cheetah with her adolescent son. We are so lucky here at …

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Pangolins Mating – A first for many rangers at Londolozi!

Robert Ball October 4, 2022 13

For those who may not know, seeing a pangolin in the wild is an incredibly rare occurrence. One that many guests who return on safari regularly can go without seeing …

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Celebrating 10 Years of the Good Work Foundation

Shannon Dawson September 24, 2022 16

This year, The Good Work Foundation is celebrating its 10th birthday! What an adventure it has been. A reflection of 10 years of the Good Work Foundation – …

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A Bigger Moon In Africa

Keagan Chasenski September 6, 2022 17

Recently I had the privilege of taking a moment to myself while out in the bush and appreciated an often overlooked yet incredible (and necessary!) natural phenomenon. A simple moon …

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Rhino Guardians This World Rhino Day

Shannon Dawson September 5, 2022 22

This World Rhino Day, we are celebrating the pioneers who create safe havens for beautiful creatures. Today in particular, we hold close the mighty Rhino which is in a daily …

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Camera Trap Chronicles #1

Chris Taylor August 31, 2022 12

The vast majority of animal activity at Londolozi is often left unseen. Despite boasting some of the densest animal populations in Africa, we still spend a great amount of time …

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The Dragonfly Project

Jess Shillaw August 9, 2022 21

Freshwater ecosystems fall into some of the most threatened ecosystems due to pollution, invasive alien plants, and high volumes of water abstraction (taking water from any source). The freshwater ecosystems …

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How does a Leopard get its Name?

Matt Rochford August 2, 2022 9 17

If you are familiar with the Leopards of Londolozi, you will know that each individual leopard is referred to by a unique name. As rangers, we are often asked about …

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Plastic Free July ~ A Reflection On Sustainability

Jemma Thorpe July 2, 2022 7

We are well into our winter – having recently passed our winter solstice on June 21st. The wilderness exhibits tones of browns, yellows and oranges, aloes are in full bloom …

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The Ultimate Big Cat Trio ~ Leopards, Lions & Tigers

Bronwyn Varty-Laburn April 30, 2022 12

Big cats are some of the best guides into beautiful landscapes, adventurous journeys and spectacular stories. So many of our guests ask us where else in the world they can …

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Wildlife Conservation: Protecting Biodiverse Safe Havens

Garrett Fitzpatrick April 2, 2022 11

“It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest …

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Sustainability Series Part 2 – An Interview with Chris Goodman

Harleigh Martin March 19, 2022 13

I recently met up with Chris Goodman, the head of the habitat team, to help me write about part two of my Sustainability Series. Chris is one of the most …

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