Aardvark as Ecosystem Engineers
My time before coming here to Londolozi was merely based on completing my thesis which focussed predominantly on warthog and aardvark. So this blog is going to introduce aardvark importance …
My time before coming here to Londolozi was merely based on completing my thesis which focussed predominantly on warthog and aardvark. So this blog is going to introduce aardvark importance …
Seeming as though my recent blog series on marula trees went down well, I thought of doing another series on the nocturnal going-ons at Londolozi over the next little while. …
Having recently undergone a period of hearing loss due to a blown-out eardrum – a long (and disappointingly boring) story that I’ll save for another time – I got to …
Embarking on an African Safari is an exciting adventure filled with the anticipation of seeing many animals for the first time. For most, there is an emphasis on spotting the …
Having previously delved in to the rarity of aardvarks and the difficulty of seeing one in the flesh, I was filled with mixed emotions when I saw my first one. …
Over the last few weeks, we have spent a lot of time following the local wild dogs and noticed they have often used abandoned aardvark burrows as dens for the …
Amazing sightings often take a great deal of hard work and patience, however there is sometimes a healthy dose of luck needed as well. Guests offer a heap of credit …
In part one of Londolozi Nightlife we encountered the scrub hare, civet and ended off with the bush baby. We leap now from this adorable, acrobatic animal to the prickliness of …
When my day began a few summery mornings ago, I had no idea that I was about to have my most memorable day on Londolozi thus far. I was guiding …
“The more something is unattainable, the more you want it”- Unknown Mentioning the world elusive or rare in a conversation about animal sightings could potentially lead to a debate to …
In our 214th Week in Pictures, we mentioned how trackers Jerry Hambana and Rob Hletswayo had tracked an aardvark back to what appeared to be its den. Diggings were all …
We’ve set up a camera trap in the deep south of Londolozi, as a few days ago trackers Jerry Hambana and Rob Hletswayo discovered a veritable city of aardvark activity …
Those of you who know what a honey badger is may have the preconceived idea of an aggressive, short-tempered and very dangerous animal when harassed or irritated. You would be …