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Buffalo Attacked by Lionesses – Escapes Death

Adam Bannister June 8, 2011 16

It was as if they were gladiators fighting in an arena. A moment of raw African Magic happening right in front of us! The spectators sat transfixed; from start to …

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Tsalala Four Cubs Looking by John Holley

The Original Tsalala Four

Rich Laburn June 6, 2011 14

Somebody will look for the tracks on every game drive, around every corner and under every bush. The water holes are scoured, old carcasses are analyzed and common resting spots, …

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Sparta Lionesses Fight Majingilanes for Giraffe Kill

Adam Bannister June 1, 2011 7

The kill was made around midday; the sound of the two lionesses bringing down the sub-adult giraffe could be heard from Pioneer Camp. Immediately the two Breakaway Sparta Pride Females …

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Breaking News: New Tsalala Pride Arrivals

Adam Bannister May 31, 2011 14

It is with great excitement that I can tell you that this morning on drive we heard what can only be new lion cub/s. Last night the two Tsalala Pride …

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Male Leopard Hoists and Leaps with Impala

Rich Laburn May 30, 2011 22

The Short Tail male needed to act quickly, hyenas were rife in his territory and his quarry needed to be hoisted. Dragging the carcass to the trunk of a big …

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Camp Pan and Dudley 5:5 Come to Blows

Tom Imrie May 25, 2011 2 16

When a youngster that we’ve watched from birth finds a gap in his natal area – well it’s exciting to say the least! It is even more riveting when that …

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Male Leopard at Londolozi by Richard du Toit

Male Leopard Showdown

Adam Bannister May 20, 2011 8 13

The male Leopard dynamic’s at Londolozi sits on a knife edge. The area boasts an impressive 10 males that are regularly seen. 5 of these individuals are 2,5 years or …

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Ranger of the Year

Rich Laburn May 18, 2011 2

“A true, professional ranger is not only a competent ornithologist, tracker, protector, botanist, behavioral specialist and inquisitive naturalist but also a patient, well groomed, kind, passionate, selfless and enthusiastic people’s …

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How Wild Dogs Behave at a Kill

Rich Laburn May 16, 2011 4

Despite the nature of the Wild Dog’s approach to hunting and killing, the dynamics at a kill make for interesting observation and much can be learned about the depth of …

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Just how exactly does a Giraffe Mate?

Rich Laburn May 11, 2011 7

Have you ever wondered how Africa’s tallest terrestrial animal mates? With long gangly legs, an extremely long neck and the most innnocent of eyes, one could be forgiven that ‘the …

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New Leopard Cub

Adam Bannister May 4, 2011 11

The Watcheche Female has a new cub, hidden away in the southern parts of Londolozi. An exceptional spot by Tracker Mike Sithole led us straight to this golden leopard sitting …

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The State of the Sparta Pride

Adam Bannister May 1, 2011 16

The Sparta Pride have been through a rough ride. Their numbers are continually changing as they continue to get chased about by various other lions. Here is footage of the …

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3 Months of Tsalala Pride Cubs

Adam Bannister April 29, 2011 5

All 4 of the Tsalala Cubs are doing exceptionally well and are looking very healthy. For those who are still in the dark…the make up of the cubs is 3 …

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Starling Feeds Cuckoo – Strange but True

Tom Imrie April 28, 2011 4

There are something in the order of 11 million hits when you simply Google the term ‘Cuckoo’. Admittedly a fair amount of those relate to human behavior – but that’s …

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Secret Life of a Serval

Adam Bannister April 20, 2011 3

At Londolozi we are blessed with incredible big 5 sightings. One thing we don’t see very often are Serval! We had just witnessed a phenomenal lion hunt and were on …

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