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The reason persistence works

Rich Laburn February 22, 2010 2

She seemed foolish at first, childish and inane in her abilities. The Vomba Young Female Leopard had spotted the mongoose running into the small shrub and was after it in …

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An Elephant Connection

Rich Laburn February 19, 2010 2

Gently sauntering across grassy plains and threading her way through skeletons of archaic Ebonys, the elephant cow came closer to our stationary position. She seemed intrigued by our presence and …

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A Tale of Taylors Crossing

Rich Laburn February 16, 2010 3

A giraffe slipped and fell at Taylors Crossing. Over the course of the day this unique sighting drew lions, crocodiles and a rapidly rising river. The outcome was both interesting …

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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 1

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 3

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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