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Crocodile catches Leopard Tortoise

Adam Bannister December 18, 2012 6

Crocodiles freak me out! Floating reptilian logs become stealthy death traps in an instant. The way they drop below the surface of the water and disappear in the blink of …

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How old is a Leopard when it first kills an impala?

Adam Bannister December 17, 2012 7

The lady in the back row of my jeep thought she was asking a straightforward question “Adam, at what age does a leopard make it’s first kill ?” I needed …

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Procession of Hairy Caterpillars

Rich Laburn December 16, 2012 10

Earlier this year I came across this fascinating sighting of a procession of hairy caterpillars. What appeared as a thin stick lying across the road turned out to be a …

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The Sparta Cub with the ‘big head’

Adam Bannister December 14, 2012 12

Those of you who have been at Londolozi over the last month, and who were fortunate enough to spend some time with the Sparta lion pride, will know exactly who …

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Do Elephants Have Twins?

James Tyrrell December 13, 2012 15

Elephant twins do exist. Although very rare in nature, they have been recorded a number of times. There are a few records of twins being born to Asian elephants in …

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A Game Drive to Remember

James Tyrrell December 11, 2012 5

The wild dogs had been found in the morning, quite by chance, as they stole a kill from a female leopard in the North of the property. They had vanished …

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In a matter of minutes the calf is able to walk. Its strength grows by the minute as it begins to get a feel for its body and precocial muscular ability - Lucien Beaumont

Two Wildebeest Give Birth Together

Lucien Beaumont December 9, 2012 9

My two favorite months of the year in the bush are November and December. The rains have arrived and life has sprung. It seems to be a race for survival …

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Wildebeest attacked by Crocodile…and survives…

Adam Bannister December 7, 2012 33

This is a story of courage! An epic tale caught on film, of one animal’s refusal to give up. A gigantic struggle against the odds; a fight from within the …

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The Return of the Munghen Male

James Tyrrell December 6, 2012 15

The first male leopard I saw regularly in the Sabi Sands before starting at Londolozi was the Munghen or Sand River Male. A beautiful brute of a leopard, this male …

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The Thrill of Londolozi

Londolozi Guest December 5, 2012 13

Come for the Leopards stay for the Lions and all the other amazing wildlife and people you will meet during your stay at Londolozi. This was my second visit of …

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Three Leopards Mating Together

Londolozi Guest December 4, 2012 17

One of the greatest things about going on safari is the element of surprise, something unexpected is bound to occur, nothing other than a good time (full of surprises) is …

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Leopard cub and the Infanticidal Squirrel

Adam Bannister December 3, 2012 30

The Dudley Riverbank Female Leopard managed to use patience, anticipation, speed and agility to kill a large male Impala. This sighting in itself was incredible, but even this feat was …

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New Life in the Bush: A Fragile Thing

James Tyrrell November 29, 2012 7

Leopards are difficult animals to track. They tread lightly, often leaving only faint signs of their passing in even the finest of dust. Secretive by nature, favouring drainage lines and …

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The Comical Hyena

James Tyrrell November 28, 2012 11

Words are often written about the speed, power and athleticism of certain animals. Cheetahs accelerating to over 100km/h, impala leaping gracefully over obstacles, and leopards hauling more than their bodyweight …

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Heartbreak for Tsalala Pride?

Adam Bannister November 27, 2012 18

After a refreshing two week break from work I am delighted to be back at Londolozi Game Reserve. Ready for another enchanting six weeks behind the wheel. Ready, to head …

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