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Is the Kruger Male Lion Dead?

Adam Bannister August 30, 2012 45

Two days ago (28 August) we found what we believe to be the remains of a male lion. Very little of the body remains: only a few fragments of bone, …

Wildlife

The Week in Better Pictures #2

James Tyrrell August 29, 2012 6

Time is up for me as Talley returns to Londolozi tomorrow. Just like last week’s post, I have selected a wider range of images, not just using ones taken exclusively …

Leopards Photography Wildlife

The Dudley Riverbank Leopard Cub

Adam Bannister August 28, 2012 1 16

Every once in a while it is hugely satisfying to see the rewards of our work in action. The ‘work’ I refer to is hardly defined as work in most …

Leopards Wildlife

The Unlikely Leopard

Rich Laburn August 26, 2012 5

Award winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, have just released a brand new film on National Geographic which tells the story of a young leopard cub growing up in the …

Londolozi Family Wildlife

What if the Impala was in the Olympics?

Adam Bannister August 25, 2012 9

The London Olympics were a huge success. I spent hours perched in front of the television watching the best athletes in the world compete for the ultimate honour: the title …

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The Pantanal Series: Ghost in the Darkness

James Crookes August 23, 2012 11

When the opportunity to go to Caiman Ecological Refuge in the Pantanal arose, the first thing that came to mind was that this would mean a chance to see a …

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The Sparta Pride Cubs

James Tyrrell August 22, 2012 7

Four lionesses are all that remain of the once mighty Sparta Pride. This pride that numbered over twenty lions a little over a decade ago, is now at a stage …

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Once hoisted he began to feed on the impala carcass - Adam Bannister

Leopards Fight: Camp Pan vs Tugwaan Male

Adam Bannister August 21, 2012 2 8

It was the perfect sighting! We managed to track down a female leopard who had successfully killed an impala, dragging it over a hundred meters into the nearby riverbed. Mid …

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The Week in Better Pictures…?

James Tyrrell August 20, 2012 31

Opportunism is the name of the game in the bush. Hyenas grabbing a kill from a leopard while it is still on the ground. Jackals sneaking meat from under a …

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The Pantanal Series: Cattle and Wildlife

Adam Bannister August 17, 2012 5

Can an area be classified as a wilderness area and still have domestic animals, such as cattle, roaming around? Prior to this trip I would have said NO. After one …

Restoration Wildlife

The Wild Dog that thought he was a hyena

Sean Carter August 16, 2012 9

I had a great group of guests recently, and we just seemed to be having a lot of luck on each drive. The only thing that had eluded us so …

Wildlife

Majingilane Male Lions: stats and numbers

Adam Bannister August 15, 2012 47

The four mighty Majingilane Male lions continue to make their mark on the Sabi Sand’s lion population. Their presence is undeniable as they have had impacts on every lion to …

Wildlife

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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