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Happy World Wetlands Day

Rich Laburn February 2, 2010 3

I am of the belief that elephants originated from water. Their mammoth sized bodies are so suited to bobbing in the ocean and their thick leathery hide receptive to the …

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Baboons and Humans

Rich Laburn January 29, 2010 1

I’ve come to the conclusion that baboons are prototype humans. Driving the banks of the Sand River, temporarily sluggish in the January heat, we chanced across a troop of baboons …

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The Difference between Elephants and Humans

Rich Laburn January 26, 2010 6

Elephants do not have a choice about the impact of their existence. They destroy plants and trees for things that could be of benefit, trample water sources into muddy pools …

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How Mating Lions Can Help You Find Your Purpose

Rich Laburn January 17, 2010 0

Lions mate throughout the year and quite frequently for that matter. There is however, something quite interesting about watching lions mate. It might be the juxtaposition of loving aggression or …

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How motherhood works

Rich Laburn January 14, 2010 4 3

The bonds between this mother and her cubs are now stronger than ever. She humors them, nurtures them and pays each one its own special piece of attention. Her killer …

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What Happens When an Elephant Dies

Rich Laburn January 11, 2010 4

An elephant bull was killed in a fight with another bull. The week after his death was an incredible time to watch what happens after an elephant passes away. Warning: …

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Dung Beetles

Rich Laburn January 3, 2010 1

It’s frantic in the penalty box when a corner is taken. As the ball spins and arcs into the press of bodies, pushing and shoving takes centre stage as everyone …

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Summer Buzz

Rich Laburn December 18, 2009 1

Whilst living in the bush, you experience summer as a season of magic and abundance. New life flourishes, rain washes away lingering indignation and the color of nature soothes emotions …

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Lions Hunt Buffalo – The Inhumanity?

Rich Laburn December 15, 2009 3

The buffalo had no inclining of the pride’s presence. Gently ruminating amongst the lush summer grass, their slothful ignorance was simply a calm before the storm. The stillness of the …

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The Soothing Sweep of Life

Rich Laburn December 9, 2009 5

It was Autumn a few months ago. Pastel hues of brown and yellow fell to the ground. The trees were soon bare skeletons and the bushveld became a dry, cold …

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Nottens Female Leopard Feeding

Rich Laburn November 25, 2009 1 3

The Nottens female leopard had hoisted the impala into the upper echelons of the Marula tree. It was so typical, so predictable, yet so effective for her purposes. Tried and …

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The Contagious Enthusiasm of Young Lions

Rich Laburn November 22, 2009 2

She lay flat. Her body pressed tightly to the ground. Taught and ready, she was waiting for her sister stumbling unaware towards her. When the distance narrowed, the coiled energy …

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Vultures and Hyenas Fight Over Hippo Carcass

Rich Laburn November 17, 2009 0

The scavengers were quick to arrive. The hippo had been dead less than 24 hours and already there was a plethora of vultures and hyenas gorging amongst each other for …

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Nottens Female Leopard takes over 3:4’s territory

Tom Imrie November 14, 2009 2 2

The other carefully aimed kick would be for not capturing the Nottens Female in her mothers’ (The 3:4 Female ) old haunts. Marking territory, rubbing up against trees, watching over …

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Growing into adulthood – 3:2 and the blind hyena

Rich Laburn November 11, 2009 2

The 3:2 Maxabeni Young Male had sharpened his instincts. He saw the hyena coming from the other side of the river. Tensing his muscular body into the tall grass, he …

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