It’s Raining Pangolins!
Just under a year ago, I wrote an article on a once-in-a-lifetime sighting of Pangolins mating. It was a sighting that I certainly wasn’t expecting and don’t expect to ever …
Just under a year ago, I wrote an article on a once-in-a-lifetime sighting of Pangolins mating. It was a sighting that I certainly wasn’t expecting and don’t expect to ever …
The secretary bird is a large bird of prey that is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It’s known for its unique appearance, characterised by its long legs, a distinctive crest of …
“Habituation” – with regards to animals, habituation is a form of non-associative learning in which an animal’s innate response to a stimulus decreases after repeated or prolonged presentations of that …
Today, on our virtual safari, we’re embarking on something unique. We’re going to seize the opportunity to explore the extraordinary showdown between the Three Rivers Female and Nkoveni Female. Our …
In this week’s TWIP, and in the process of going through my latest camera roll, I found myself marvelling at the process of animal habituation and deep gratitude for the …
Not long ago, ranger Chris Taylor and I set out with our guests with no real goal in mind. We’d had a fantastic series of sightings and our two-vehicle team …
No single game drive is the same, and that’s one of the reasons we as guides and many of you reading this daily blog, come back again and again. Our …
“Red in the morning, Shepherd’s warning; Red in the night, Shepherd’s delight.” This saying has been a part of weather folklore for centuries. It holds the promise of predicting the …
A few months ago, I wrote about reptiles and, specifically, how crocodiles are able to regulate their core body heat in scorching summer weather. Today, I will delve into the …
While out on drive, there is often a lot of contemplation surrounding the fact that the largest mammals we see here are all herbivores. “A herbivore is an animal anatomically …
With winter in full swing, the bush is thinning out around this time. Being my favourite time of year for multiple reasons, I am savouring every moment. One thing I …
Upon hearing of the presence of the Nkoveni Female and her pair of cubs, along with an impala carcass, well into Londolozi, we make the decision to brave the uncertain …
As we come to the end of my nocturnal series, one elusive creature stands out for me, the genet. Often seen around camp and while on a drive, these incredible …
I know we say this week in and week out, but genuinely, the past week to ten days has been some of the best game viewing we’ve had at Londolozi …
There is no doubt that bats and ostriches have captured the fascination of many people over the years with each of their unique evolutionary paths. How can a mammal be …