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Why is it called a Narina Trogon?

Adam Bannister August 13, 2012 7

François Le Vaillant is considered by many to be Africa’s finest ornithologist. He was born in Suriname in 1753 and was the son of a frenchman. In 1781 he was …

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The Pantanal Series: Hyacinth Macaw Project

Adam Bannister August 11, 2012 9

The Hyacinth Macaw is one of the most beautiful birds on planet earth. Measuring over 1m from bill to tip of tail, makes this species the largest macaw in the …

Restoration Wildlife

Wildlife on Safari # 2

Rich Laburn August 10, 2012 4

A phenomenal selection of even more images taken by our recent guest Tara. In particular take a look at the size of this crocodile below as well as the Cubs …

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Original Tailless Female has a new cub

Adam Bannister August 9, 2012 26

Born in 1998 many thought her too old to have another litter. She has proved us all wrong. And we at Londolozi are delighted! One of the most loved lionesses …

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Cheetah: Born to pose

Adam Bannister August 8, 2012 20

The male cheetah appears to be hanging around at Londolozi. We started seeing him some months ago. At first we thought he may just pass through, but it appears he …

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Leopard cubs of Ximpalapala

Adam Bannister August 7, 2012 6

A few weeks ago we put together a post which showed the first images of the latest leopard arrivals to Londolozi. You may remember that the magical thing about these …

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The Pantanal Series: By Air

Adam Bannister August 6, 2012 5

The name “Pantanal” comes from the Portuguese word pântano, meaning wetland, bog, swamp or marsh. It covers an area of over 210 000 km2 making it about ten times the …

Restoration Wildlife

The Majingilane Four

Adam Bannister August 4, 2012 41

The four Majingilane Males have been present at Londolozi for just over two years now. At first their approach, to pride domination, seemed to me to be chaotic and unplanned…I …

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The most Ubiquitous bird in the World

Adam Bannister August 3, 2012 7

Having just returned from a two week holiday on the other side of the world I was astounded at the number of birds that I encountered. Birding is one of …

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Buffalo Attacks Elephant Calf

Londolozi Guest August 2, 2012 8

Another incredible sighting captured by our recent guest, Tara L Waters, of a lone buffalo bull strangely attacking a young elephant calf. The young calf was innocently feeding in the …

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The Pantanal Series: Caiman Ecological Refuge

Adam Bannister August 1, 2012 13

In mid July 2012 a small group of Londolozi staff members embarked on the trip of a lifetime. A seven night expedition into the heart of South America. Coming from …

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Juvenile Martial Eagle Catches Mongoose

Londolozi Guest July 31, 2012 8

A phenomenal sighting captured by our recent guest, Tara L Waters, of a juvenile martial eagle catching a banded mongoose. Ranger James Tyrrell believes that this may have been one …

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Note the bloody lip – how did his opponent fare?

Reflections on Londolozi – A Year Later

Londolozi Guest July 30, 2012 15

We miss the cool winter mornings when we were warmed by blankets and water bottles. We miss the sunrises and sunsets. We miss the air blowing through our hair as …

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The Week in Pictures # 50

Talley Smith July 27, 2012 22

This week, we had some unexpected visitors to a number of our sightings. Elephants chasing leopards. Leopards walking between rhinos. Rhinos chasing lions. Leopards watching lions feeding. Leopards killing baboons. …

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A Sighting of the South Pride

James Tyrrell July 24, 2012 33

The deep south of our traversing area is a difficult place to track animals. Hard road surfaces, long grass as far as the eye can see and scant game paths …

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