Leap and Bound: The Physics of Animal Movement
The athletes of the Lowveld here at Londolozi are built differently from you and me, possessing a physiology that is as fascinating as it is efficient. An interesting article I …
The athletes of the Lowveld here at Londolozi are built differently from you and me, possessing a physiology that is as fascinating as it is efficient. An interesting article I …
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 …
The intricate dance of predator dynamics at play in the wilderness is a fascinating one and often filled with misconceptions. In this corner of the African wilderness, the age-old tale …
Browse through any seasoned ranger’s bookshelf and you’ll likely encounter a treasure of books spanning from detailed mammal guides to astrological wonders, from grasses and trees to the musings of …
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 …
The fascination and profound appreciation for the development of an individual animal in nature goes beyond mere interest; it engulfs the observer in a journey of discovery. Upon my arrival …
In the build-up to this year’s Valentine’s Day, we’ve had an extraordinary visitor to our little slice of paradise, one that I briefly touched on in TWIP 364. A very …
South Africa, a land of diverse landscapes and rich culture, is blessed with a phenomenon that shapes its interior regions – the winds. From the powerful gusts that sweep across …
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 …
This week in pictures epitomises summer for me. The bush has never been thicker – and a wash of abundant green fills every nook and cranny, adding a gorgeous bokeh …
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 …
Often, as rangers, we find ourselves swept up in the thrill of tracking high-profile predators, but there’s a certain magic in observing the quieter moments, like a journey of giraffe …