When an Elephant dies…

Adam Bannister February 19, 2012 7

This piece was written 2 years ago but we decided that it was worth being shown again as it really does show an incident that is fascinating to watch unfold. …

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Animal Spirit Guide : African Elephant

Adam Bannister January 7, 2012 13

Some of you may be aware of Dr Steven Farmer,the shamanic practitioner, psychotherapist and professional healer. Through his numerous texts and talks he aims to facilitate and inspire a deeper …

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Elephants chase Mating Lions

Adam Bannister September 12, 2011 9

There is definitely a fun side to the bushveld. Sometimes you just need to watch animals and their outrageous behaviour to bring a smile to your face…they lighten up your …

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The pack of wild dogs runs down the road away from the upset breeding herd. Later that afternoon, they would find and unsuccessfully hunt an impala ewe - Rich Laburn

Wild Dogs Chased by Elephants

Rich Laburn August 16, 2011 12

The pack of wild dogs began moving just before sunset. A balmy winter’s afternoon breathed across of the open savannah as the pack ran in a westerly direction. The alpha …

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An Elephant Birth for an Elephant Whisperer

Rich Laburn September 30, 2010 3

Martha Beck must have a strange attraction for elephants. The last time she was at Londolozi she had an interesting conversation with our ‘resident’ bull (Nightshift) and this time around …

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An Elephant Connection

Rich Laburn February 19, 2010 2

Gently sauntering across grassy plains and threading her way through skeletons of archaic Ebonys, the elephant cow came closer to our stationary position. She seemed intrigued by our presence and …

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The Difference between Elephants and Humans

Rich Laburn January 26, 2010 6

Elephants do not have a choice about the impact of their existence. They destroy plants and trees for things that could be of benefit, trample water sources into muddy pools …

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What Happens When an Elephant Dies

Rich Laburn January 11, 2010 3

An elephant bull was killed in a fight with another bull. The week after his death was an incredible time to watch what happens after an elephant passes away. Warning: …

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Tusker – Africa’s Great Elephant Lineage

Rich Laburn October 27, 2009 0

My jaw dropped when I saw the elephant bull. Big and graceful, he was astounding. There was, however, something more….an additional feature that really spoke to me. He turned his …

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Power Animals and Playing Elephants

Rich Laburn October 21, 2009 6

Everyone has a power animal; when we see it our hearts skip a beat, we sit transfixed observing its every movement, gazing as if inspecting its soul. There is an …

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Elephants Gives Birth at Londolozi

Rich Laburn September 17, 2009 2

Gavin Lautenbach, Londolozi ranger, had only met Jeffrey Shan & Stephanie Gettis a few hours prior, yet none of them could anticipate what they were to witness that afternoon at …

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The Week in Pictures #754

Patrick Grealy May 22, 2026 5 11

As we move deeper into May, winter is definitely showing its teeth. The mornings have turned properly cold, with a crispness to the air that signals the season has well …

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The Week in Pictures #753

Nic Martin May 15, 2026 4 25

As we move deeper into May, the bush continues to hold onto the lushness brought by one of the wettest seasons in recent memory. The mornings have definitely started to …

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