The Week in Pictures #459
The rain came in full force last night with a good 20mm soaking the reserve. This is nowhere near what we can get in one downpour, but it certainly gives us …
The rain came in full force last night with a good 20mm soaking the reserve. This is nowhere near what we can get in one downpour, but it certainly gives us …
First up, the answer to this week’s Mystery Bird Challenge: it was none other than a Crowned Eagle. This was the first one I’ve seen at Londolozi in 10 years …
One of the most iconic sounds of the African bush is a lion’s roar. Waking up in the early morning hearing a lion calling close by conjures up high levels …
James Tyrrell recently summarised the general lion dynamics on Londolozi. The male lion dynamics of the Sabi Sands have drawn special attention over the years, particularly during the reign of …
The Makomsava cubs featured in last Friday’s Week in Pictures have been the highlight for us over the last week, but the viewing hasn’t been quite as spectacular as it …
Hyenas stole the show this week. They also stole a couple of kills from the Tsalala lioness as well as James Tyrrell’s shoes. The cheetah brothers made an appearance and …
Right in the heart of the northern parts of the reserve lies a very special place. This place is called Marthly Pools and to some a game drive is incomplete …
The week ends with the most spectacular news on the Wild Dog front. Those of you who follow our Instagram feed will already know it, but the full report will …
Lucky Number 13 (if you’re more of an optimist) had great news for us in this, our 13th week of Video Safaris. The Tsalala female and cub were found alive …
Black Collared Barbet was the answer to this week’s mystery bird challenge, so congratulations to those who got it right. To be fair, the two with their backs to the …
The two biggest stories from this week had to have been the incredible lion fight that took place on the banks of the Sand River, and the discovery of the …
If you haven’t read Saturday’s blog, then just to fill you in, this is a follow-on from my brother, Josh Attenborough’s beautiful account of the time our paths crossed at …
There were a surplus of leopard and lion shots during April 2015. This got me particularly excited as the whole point of this series was to highlight the changes in …
Being an African Wild Dog out here is not easy. It is a constant battle against hyenas for food, and avoiding lions is an absolute necessity for survival. According to …