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The pack of wild dogs runs down the road away from the upset breeding herd. Later that afternoon, they would find and unsuccessfully hunt an impala ewe - Rich Laburn

Wild Dogs Chased by Elephants

Rich Laburn August 16, 2011 12

The pack of wild dogs began moving just before sunset. A balmy winter’s afternoon breathed across of the open savannah as the pack ran in a westerly direction. The alpha …

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Tsalala Lioness with four cubs approaching the Sand River after eating an impala - Rich Laburn

Tsalala Cubs Brave Sand River

Rich Laburn August 15, 2011 11

We thought we had missed the sighting of a lifetime. 4 wet cubs from the Tsalala Pride lay next to a finished impala carcass, bellies full and eyes closed. They …

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Spotted Hyenas : Love them or Hate them

Adam Bannister August 14, 2011 15

We all have our own opinions about hyenas…Some think that they are the most foul things in the world ; conniving, silly and dark (an image enhanced by their portrayal …

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The Week in Pictures # 7

Talley Smith August 12, 2011 5

I always find it interesting to look back at what the bushveld presents to me on a weekly basis. On some occasions I will spend hours with just a single …

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My Ten Days at Londolozi

Rich Laburn August 11, 2011 14

Our recent guest, Francesca, spent 10 days at Londolozi with her family. Driving with Jess Boon and Jeffrey Mhlongo, she was able to capture a spectacular album of images during …

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The Tsalala Ten

Adam Bannister August 9, 2011 7

The faces in my car were all smiles; the most satisfied and happy silence I have ever experienced. Everyone stared down between the rocks. We had all fallen in love…fallen …

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Lioness Kills Impala Next to Landrover

Rich Laburn August 8, 2011 15

The impala saw the lioness too late. Already in mid-stride, the tawny flash bore down on the helpless ewe and smothered it within seconds. Barely a moment after alarming in …

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A Klipspringer stands in the early morning sun against a Winter's sky by Rich Laburn

The Blues of the Bushveld

Adam Bannister August 5, 2011 3

Blue is probably the last colour you think of when you think of the bushveld; especially whilst in the throws of a dry winter! Here are a couple of photographs …

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Lion Warfare : Countdown to bloodshed

Adam Bannister August 4, 2011 19

The stage is now set for the “Battle of The Sands”. Potentially an epic clash that will see two Male Lion coalitions face off against each other is on the …

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Safari in Syd Afrika!

Rich Laburn August 1, 2011 1

Johanna Hagman visited Londolozi in January 2011 together with her family, including her grand parents and her cousins. This is an article she wrote for the WWF Panda Magazine in …

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Rare Black Rhino Spotted!

David Dampier July 28, 2011 13

One of the other rangers had seen tracks and dung of a black rhino a few days before so it had been on my mind that this was a possibility. …

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The maxabene female relaxes in Marula at night. She spent most of this week mating with the Dudley Riverbank 5:5 male although she was forced to compete with the Tamboti Female (daughter of the Sunset Bend Female) for his attention.

The Leopards of Londolozi # 2

David Dampier July 27, 2011 7 5

The Leopards of Londolozi continue to allow us into their intricate and elusive lives as displayed by this weeks selection of images. Camp Pan is still holding onto his territory …

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One of the older Tsalala Pride Cubs by Rob Jansen

The Tree Climbing Lions of Londolozi

Rich Laburn July 26, 2011 13

It is not common to witness lions climbing trees. Leopards are the most notorious tree climbers of all the big cats, however every so often lions will ‘break the rules’ …

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The Emasgwen 6:4 Male Leopard by Rich Laburn

The Emsagwen 6:4 Male Leopard

Rich Laburn July 25, 2011 1 9

There is a battle brewing in the northern parts of Londolozi. The Emsagwen 6:4 Male Leopard is starting to extend his boundaries westwards into Marthly reaching out into the heart …

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The Week in Pictures # 6

Talley Smith July 22, 2011 16

Great Tuskers are always a special sighting. Magnificent and established, these old bulls are a proud testament to strength, wisdom and peace in the bushveld. This last week saw such …

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