A Bit of Lions, Elephants and Leopards- Virtual Safari #207
This week’s virtual safari starts off with a little update on the birding big year front as we flash through a number of the birds I have seen, I must …
This week’s virtual safari starts off with a little update on the birding big year front as we flash through a number of the birds I have seen, I must …
This week in pictures highlights the magnificent diversity that Londolozi offers daily. From butterflies to birds, and the spectacular lions and leopards that creep around the wooded savannah. Summertime is …
A few days ago, I was sitting outside my room in the Londolozi village and heard an almighty trumpet of an elephant coming from close to the river. This is …
In the dense thickets lining the Sand River, a solitary Tsalala Female prowls with the grace of a leopard, her movements mostly shrouded in secrecy. A lioness of remarkable resilience …
You will never believe it! We have found the elusive Ximungwe Female’s precious little cubs. Through a perfectly coordinated lengthy search, not really, James Souchon and the new intake of …
This afternoon’s adventure starts with us being side-tracked by a herd of elephants drinking in the Sand River, exactly where two male lions were supposed to be. We capitalise on …
From the moment guests set foot in Londolozi, the lure of the infamous Shingilana “Shingi” Dam (formerly known as “Big Dam”) becomes an essential part of their wildlife experience. This …
In this Virtual Safari, we venture out from camp, immediately encountering an African Hawk Eagle indulging in a feast of scrub hare. With a fantastic view, we enjoyed a brief …
And here we are at the beginning of February, can you believe it? The tide of time rolls ever onward, and this is a reminder to everybody to make the …
Reflecting back in time to stories of the Robson’s 4:4 Male I can’t help but draw some similarities between him and the Maxim’s 5:3 Male. Quoting James Tyrrell: ‘I guess …
Building on the success and camaraderie of the previous Birding Big Year in 2021, our group of intrepid birders, the Londolozi Ranging Team both current and past, has once again …
Today’s blog will provide an update on the Plaque Rock Female’s Fourth Litter. Sean Zeederberg‘s recent sighting of them at their second den site in the Sand River was nothing …
Having just returned from leave, I hear over the radio that a seldomly seen female leopard has been seen way down in the deep southern parts of the reserve. More …
Most of the images from this week’s TWIP capture the bold colours of summer, particularly after recent heavy rains. Several sightings were framed in deep contrasts of light: gloomy skylines …
I recently stumbled upon an article written by Heather Browning and Arthur Viet, titled “Positive Wild Animal Welfare“, found in the journal Biology & Philosophy. I love multi-dimensional approaches to …