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Guided to Honey

Jess Shillaw June 18, 2019 16

Before becoming a ranger at Londolozi, each trainee has to learn the roads by walking them solo, with a highlighted route on a map, a radio and a rifle. It …

Wilderness teachings Wildlife

Why do Hippos Live in Water ?

Nick Sims June 16, 2019 14

Winter at Londolozi is in full swing and early morning game drives are particularly chilly. These cold mornings are always exciting because many of the animals who usually retire to …

General Nature Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #391

Dean De La Rey June 14, 2019 12

“I know of no pleasure deeper than that which comes from contemplating the natural world and trying to understand it.” ― David Attenborough Every day I learn something new here at …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Hyenas Take Down Rutting Impala

Guy Brunskill June 13, 2019 10

The impala rut has simmered down now. Most of the adult females will be pregnant, and the rams are finally able to get some rest. Not having to exert all …

Wildlife

Just How Dangerous are Warthogs?

James Tyrrell June 12, 2019 2 19

Well, ask the Anderson male leopard. He was found recently with some pretty serious gashes to his face and neck. Ok to be fair we can’t say conclusively that these …

Featured Leopards Wildlife

Leopard Steals Kill from Wild Dog. Wild Dog Steals it Back

Sean Zeederberg June 11, 2019 1 12

Linking the pieces of a puzzle together successfully in a track-and-find effort is rewarding, and enormous fun into the bargain. It’s not uncommon though to have that satisfaction of finding …

Wildlife

The Tsalala Lioness and Cubs Update

Pete Thorpe June 10, 2019 35

The story of the Tsalala lioness is quite remarkable. Having been alone for a year now, it is incredible that she has survived and is thriving. Because of her unique …

Lions Wildlife

New Male Leopard in the North

James Tyrrell June 9, 2019 28

The Hukumuri male is one not mentioned many times before on this forum, but he has been seen encroaching into the northern parts of Londolozi more and more frequently over …

Leopards Wildlife

Nature in its Rawest Form: the Death of a Leopard Cub

Chris Taylor June 8, 2019 1 22

There are many joys of being out in the wilderness and connecting to nature. The African bush can have an addictive effect on many people; as is evident in the …

Leopards Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #390

Animals are unpredictable. That goes without saying. But behavioural patterns are predictable in many ways, because they are just that: patterns. They reoccur because the animals in question are responding …

Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Introducing the Tortoise Pan Male Leopard

James Tyrrell June 6, 2019 2 12

Most of you familiar with the Leopards of Londolozi will have some idea about the naming process when a leopard becomes territorial. I use the term “territorial” loosely as territorial behaviour …

Featured Leopards Wildlife

Return To Nature

Amanda Ritchie June 5, 2019 18

‘There is no such thing as human nature. There is just nature’ ~ Dr. Ian McCallum I write to you from under a tree. There is a gentle breeze blowing. …

Wildlife

Memory Lane: This Month 5 Years Ago

James Tyrrell June 4, 2019 11

We’re going to start posting a few more of these memory lane-style galleries, as for those of you who’ve followed the Londolozi Blog for a while, it’s great to reminisce …

Featured Photo Journal Wildlife

Why Are My Photographs Blurring?

Matt Uys June 3, 2019 14

This is a question I get asked almost on a daily basis and the solution is quite simple. Firstly though, a quick recap on some basic principles, which will help …

Photography Wildlife

What’s Next on the Property Market at Londolozi?

Dean De La Rey June 1, 2019 20

Having studied Real Estate at university, I always find it quite fun to do a twist on the animals searching for property. In a previous blog I wrote about the …

Wildlife