Celebrating World Elephant Day
The difference between “endangered” and “vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List is subtle, but essentially it has to do with a species’ odds of …
The difference between “endangered” and “vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List is subtle, but essentially it has to do with a species’ odds of …
When my guests see a rhino for the first time they are naturally amazed by this bizarre looking, massive creature with three toes and two horns growing out of its …
For me elephants are some of the most magnificent and graceful creatures of the African bush. Their sheer size and unique adaptations are sure to draw your attention, their trunk …
Most animals don’t seem to show too much interest in their deceased kin. Elephants are unusual in that they not only show dramatic responses to other dead elephants, but that …
It almost seems blasphemy to try and describe this experience in writing but I am going to attempt to do so anyway, as I understand that not all of us …
“We are the keepers of the ancient secrets; for we walked the world when it was new.” – Eileen Lynch A herd of elephants cross over the Sand River and …
Allan McSmith and I had set out in search of elephants in the afternoon of a crisp winter’s day. Allan is a renowned trails guide in Botswana and the Kruger …
Over the last month the Torchwood trees (Balanites maughamii) have been producing fruit. These small brown fruits can fall from a height of up to 25 m from the top …
Elephants can live up to 60 years, making them the longest living mammal we find at Londolozi. As a result, many of our guests are often intrigued by how old …
Adult elephant bulls weigh on average about six tons. They eat about five percent of their body weight everyday. This means they’re eating about 300kg or 660 pounds of food. …
“ May all sentient beings everywhere be healthy, happy and free ” With a space so raw and real, often shared with the gentle yet firm presence of the elephants …
Several months ago a large elephant bull was badly injured in what was most likely a fight with another bull. Although not territorial, bull elephants may fight to establish dominance. …
One of the most unique characteristic of elephants are their tusks. These appendages are simply modified incisors, but have captured our imaginations for hundreds of years. Most elephants will have …
Things don’t always go according to plan – especially for lions. This became evident a few days ago on afternoon safari. Elmon Mhlongo and I had come across the Tsalala Pride …
Exceptional; this is a word which I often use to describe elephants. And they are just that. They are “unusual, not typical” and “unusually good” members of the mammal class. …