The Rise Of The Hlambela 2:2 Male
The Hlambela 2:2 Male isn’t a new leopard to the Sabi Sands, having been born in the western sector in July 2018, making him approximately seven years old. He is …
The Hlambela 2:2 Male isn’t a new leopard to the Sabi Sands, having been born in the western sector in July 2018, making him approximately seven years old. He is …
Over the past few months, the territorial landscape around Londolozi has been quietly shifting. With the passing of the Nweti Male, the Nottens Male’s path has shifted and not in …
There are moments in the bush that whisper change before they become the new normal. Over the past few weeks, such whispers have begun to echo as the arrival of …
Just west of camp, a fascinating shift is unfolding in the male leopard landscape. Three powerful individuals—each experienced, each with something to prove—are converging around the Sand River, jostling for …
Over the past couple of months, a once-familiar presence in the far southeastern parts of the Londolozi reserve has now faded into absence. The Nweti Male, long regarded as the …
When I arrived at Londolozi, the Ntomi Male was one of the first young leopards I got to see. And so witnessing the timeline of his development thus far has …
The Senegal Bush Male wasn’t the only leopard we had to say goodbye to in 2024. Sadly, the Plaque Rock Female was another heart-breaking loss. Just as I did for …
I love summertime at Londolozi for many reasons, but the abundance of birdlife and their constant melodies are high on the list. From the whistling duet of my favourite bird, …
The other day, we had the treat of seeing a leopard that we don’t often see: the Piccadilly Female. I’ve been wracking my brains and don’t think I’ve actually ever …
Male leopard dynamics seem to be ever-changing, a constant ebb and flow of territory taken and given. With movements of females, young offspring reaching maturity as well as pressure from …
Life in the African bush is a world where the unexpected is the only certainty. Every opportunity we get to explore this wonderful wilderness brings with it the promise of …
Leopards are elusive by nature, but none more so than the Maxim’s Male. Though we rarely see him, his tracks are becoming more frequent in the central parts of Londolozi …
A couple afternoons ago we had the absolute treat of witnessing something we don’t often get to witness, mating leopards. The Ximungwe female and Maxims male. We set out on …
A few months ago, Ranger Kelsey Clark posed the question, “Where is the Flat Rock Male?” I can safely say that, even though sightings of him are less frequent, after …
Male leopard dynamics seem to be ever-changing, a constant ebb and flow of territory taken and given. With movements of females, young offspring reaching maturity as well as pressure from …