A New Study: Recording Bird Alarm Calls
Bird watching is big business. South Africa ranks as one of the top birding destinations in the world. A 1997 study showed 20,000 tourists had spent approximately $26 million on bird …
Bird watching is big business. South Africa ranks as one of the top birding destinations in the world. A 1997 study showed 20,000 tourists had spent approximately $26 million on bird …
The Tamboti female has special place in my life. This female leopard is often found in the south of the reserve, in an area that we call the ‘Tamboti donga …
Richard Siwela is one of Londolozi’s longest serving Trackers. You can tell that he is a man who prefers to listen and observe, even when he’s not tracking fresh spoor. …
“Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts …
One of the best ways to enjoy your safari experience is to share it with family and, in particular, your children. The wonders of the natural world come alive when …
What is the difference between a jaguar and a leopard? As guides we often get asked what the difference is between a leopard and a jaguar. At first glance one …
Please would you briefly introduce yourselves Richard (R): My name is Richard Zitha Mthabine. I am currently a Senior Tracker working at Kirkmans Kamp in the Sabi Sand. It is …
One of the greatest contributions we can make towards Big Cat conservation is in the telling of their stories. Through the use of various media, we are able to convey …
The last four tracker orientated blog posts have mentioned much about what the South African trackers are doing to help Projeto Onçafari in Brazil. They are roughly half way through …
The art of tracking is relatively unexplored in this part of the world. It is not a question of skill, but rather that the need has never arisen. Traditionally, packs …
There are a number of pinnacles in a tracker career, but little can come close to being the first to ever track and find mating jaguars in the Pantanal of …
The South African trackers made their first major breakthrough after only five days in the Pantanal. One would think that a landscape as foreign as this would take them a …
Big cat conservation often requires out-of-the-box thinking. Passion, dedication, drive and creativity are just some of the qualities required in an effective conservation project. Another crucial aspect is that of …
In July 2013 the SACT Tracker Academy conducted its inaugural Lead Tracker course. Recognised by FGASA (Field Guides Associate of Southern Africa), the Lead Tracker qualification is the most advanced …
“In the century now dawning, spirituality, visionary consciousness, and the ability to build and mend human relationships will be more important for the fate and safety of this nation than …