The Othawa Pack of Wild Dogs: Resilience in the Wilderness
Following on from part 1 of this blog, we discussed a brief history of the Othawa Pack. Now let us go back to that particular morning not so long ago. …
Following on from part 1 of this blog, we discussed a brief history of the Othawa Pack. Now let us go back to that particular morning not so long ago. …
There are few more exciting sightings at Londolozi than when a pack of wild dogs crosses into our reserve. The sheer excitement of any ranger finding them is hard to …
Far beyond their usual territory, a pack of wild dogs is on the move, racing northwards with an urgency that piques our curiosity. Normally comprising around twenty spirited individuals, it …
Wild dogs are one of those incredible animals that bring about so much excitement amongst all the rangers and trackers. When they are on the property which varies in its …
In the intricate tapestry of the natural world, wild animals roam free, each with their own unique behaviours and social structures. With us sharing this incredible piece of wilderness and …
The African savanna is a vast and complex ecosystem where different animal species live in close proximity to each other. I find that one of the most fascinating relationships out …
After being fortunate enough to view the wildlife of Londolozi and the Sabi Sands for a few years now, one starts to question the status quo of what we thought …
Spending time with wild dogs is always an entertaining and exhilarating experience. In this week’s virtual safari, we begin by sitting with a pack of wild dogs near the airstrip …
The excessive recent rains have provided the perfect nutrients needed for the grass to flourish and with that a number of animals can too. On our way home, tracker Ray …
Wild dogs are such incredible animals and ones that personally I hold quite close to my heart. Explaining why is difficult for me to put into words but a quote …
My friend and tracker, Rob “Prof” Hlatshwyo, has an uncanny ability to understand and therefore predict an animal’s movements. I cannot count the number of times that we have seen …
The morning was cloudy, the air was still but there was an exciting buzz in the air when ranger, Patrick Grealy, called in on the radio “Stations, we have found …
It’s that time of the year again! As Autumn approaches fast it’s hard not to wonder and dream that a pack of Wild dogs will den on Londolozi again. It’s …
Training rangers It was a cool, overcast afternoon here at Londolozi when a few of us rangers headed out into the field with the newest group of trainee rangers. Gloomy …
As a ranger, we are not really supposed to just have one favourite animal but for me, I can’t deny it and not say that one of my favourite animals …