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A Leopard, A Marula Tree and a Sunset

Alex Jordan June 20, 2018 1 10

Leopards will always be one of the most sought-after animals here, for guests, rangers and trackers alike. Their beautiful rosettes blended into the changing vegetation, dappled light whether it be …

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A Magical Morning at Londolozi

Pete Thorpe June 12, 2018 1 9

I must admit, getting out of bed here in winter can be a real challenge. However, stepping outside into the icy air is always worth it when the sound of …

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World Ocean Day

Anna Ridgewell June 4, 2018 6

World Ocean Day is coming up. It takes place every year on the 8th June and is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. Together with Relais …

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Why Don’t These Wildebeest Get Organised?

James Tyrrell June 2, 2018 6

Wildebeest baffle me. Well, I think they baffle themselves a lot of the time as well, as they aren’t particularly renowned for their intelligence. Often referred to as the clowns …

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Do Animals Really Have Fun?

Pete Thorpe May 26, 2018 24

Before we consider the question in the title, let us consider: do humans have fun? Of course. My four-year-old niece has a fantastic time chasing me around the garden, that’s …

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Things I Look Forward to in Winter

Alex Jordan May 24, 2018 8

Temperatures are dropping and the night sky is visible for longer. If this time of change can’t be felt, it most definitely can be seen. Although some late rains have …

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Why are Impala so Successful?

Bruce Arnott May 12, 2018 4

The impala breeding season, known as the rut, is that time of year when impala rams are flooded with testosterone; that time of the year when all their attention is …

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Do Woodpeckers Get Headaches?

Sean Zeederberg May 10, 2018 4

What value is there in banging your head against a tree all day long? For us, very little. For woodpeckers, plenty! In essence, the value lies in the fact that …

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Why Animals’ Eyes Shine at Night

James Tyrrell May 2, 2018 6

When heading back to the lodge after dark, either the ranger or tracker will most likely be swinging a spotlight back and forth, looking for the denizens of the night. …

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A New Beginning: New Lion Cubs Discovered

Alex Jordan April 28, 2018 13

With the inevitable demise of the Majingilane male lion coalition the Birmingham male lions have been showcasing their strength, dominance and power through the eastern sections of Londolozi. Their deep, …

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Photographic Journal: The Sun Sets on Another Summer in Macro

Rob Crankshaw April 19, 2018 9

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time – Leo Tolstoy It’s a year (almost to the day!) since my last macro photography post, and how time flies! After posting …

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Do Buffalo Feel Empathy?

Rob Jeffery April 16, 2018 8

I saw a buffalo recently that had a broken leg. It was a bull that had clearly been in a fight with another bull. The opponent stood closer to us …

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A Tribute to Dame Daphne Sheldrick (1934 – 2018)

James Tyrrell April 14, 2018 17

To be a baby elephant must be wonderful. Surrounded by a loving family 24 hours a day. Touched by the family, cuddled and comforted. A tremendous love and passion exuded …

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The Week in Pictures #330

Pete Thorpe April 13, 2018 13

An exciting event this week, thanks to some late rain, is that the Manyelethi River started to flow. Normally a dry riverbed with only the odd pool of water, it …

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Hyenas Kill Buffalo. Lions Take Over

Rob Jeffery April 11, 2018 1 5

I arrived at a sighting of a buffalo bull that had been killed earlier that morning by a group of hyenas. It had been found by ranger Melvin Sambo and …

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