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Cheetah Hunts and Kills Impala

Adam Bannister June 21, 2011 3

The Butlers at Varty Camp heard the alarm calls on the clearing opposite the deck; next thing they saw impala running in all directions. Something was amiss. They got on …

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All four of the Tsalala Pride cubs together again by Talley Smith

Found! – Tsalala cubs still alive

Talley Smith June 20, 2011 9

The Majingilane males had caused havoc. After killing one of the Southern Pride young males they had run north and scattered the Tsalala lionesses and the four older cubs who …

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Wacheche Female and Cub Walking by John Holley

The Wacheche Leopard Cub – Photographs

Rich Laburn June 16, 2011 16

The moments passed slowly as we waited for the cub to walk out on the road. Shy yet curious it eventually followed its mother, The Wacheche Female, onto the road …

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Deceased Southern Pride Young Male Lion by Adam Bannister

Lion Warfare – Southern Pride Sadness

Rich Laburn June 14, 2011 23

The Majingilane Coalition and the Southern Pride were close to each other. Both prides lying unaware of each other’s presence a mere 900 meters apart, we knew we were in …

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Dudley 5:5 Male – Back in Action!

Rich Laburn June 13, 2011 2 11

Still licking his wounds from an epic battle with Camp Pan no more than 3 weeks ago, the Dudley Riverbank 5:5 Male appears to be well on the mend. His …

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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 …

Londolozi Family Wildlife

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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