The Sparta Cub with the ‘big head’

Adam Bannister December 14, 2012 12

Those of you who have been at Londolozi over the last month, and who were fortunate enough to spend some time with the Sparta lion pride, will know exactly who …

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Leopard cub and the Infanticidal Squirrel

Adam Bannister December 3, 2012 30

The Dudley Riverbank Female Leopard managed to use patience, anticipation, speed and agility to kill a large male Impala. This sighting in itself was incredible, but even this feat was …

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Christmas Soccer Match: The Lucky Leopards

Adam Bannister November 30, 2012 5

It’s one of Londolozi’s longest standing traditions: a fierce soccer/football match, which acts as a curtain raiser to the annual staff christmas party. This year, like all those before, was …

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Heartbreak for Tsalala Pride?

Adam Bannister November 27, 2012 18

After a refreshing two week break from work I am delighted to be back at Londolozi Game Reserve. Ready for another enchanting six weeks behind the wheel. Ready, to head …

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Leopard catches Porcupine

Adam Bannister November 13, 2012 7

An unusual sighting of a male leopard on the remains of a Porcupine provided some entertaining viewing at Londolozi Game Reserve. Written and photographed by Adam Bannister

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Can you explain this hyena- rhino interaction?

Adam Bannister November 12, 2012 14

This is one of the more unusual and unexpected sightings of the year. Although I personally did not see it, I managed to chat to Dean Smithyman who did. I …

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Tsalala Pride taking shape

Adam Bannister November 10, 2012 15

The much loved Tsalala Pride are looking great! The past year has been very difficult on this special group of lions. If one considers that not too long ago it …

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Impala lambing season is upon us

Adam Bannister November 8, 2012 9

I can’t believe it is that time of the year again! It’s lambing season for the beautiful Impala. Very soon little baby Impala will be running around Londolozi. In fact, …

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Happy Birthday to the Nottens Female

Adam Bannister November 7, 2012 1 20

The Nottens Female (a.k.a. The Shaw’s Female) has just turned 17 years old! This is an incredible achievement for a leopardess in this area. Not only in the wild, but …

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My Leopards of Londolozi

Adam Bannister October 31, 2012 1 1

This morning, after having a ridiculously good leopard sighting, I felt inspired to go through my computer looking back at some of the leopard pictures that I have taken over …

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The Eye of the Leopard

Adam Bannister October 24, 2012 8

Like in all animals the pupil of a leopard’s eye constricts or dilates according to the amount of light that enters the eyes, with both pupils normally dilating in dim …

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The Life of a Lioness

Adam Bannister October 23, 2012 20

After managing to find the Tailless Female of the Tsalala Pride relaxing together with her cub, I found it impossible to not share some of the footage with you all. …

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Giraffes chase Cheetah

Adam Bannister October 22, 2012 10

The male cheetah’s shoulder blades sat high as his belly dropped to the ground. There was little cover in the recently burnt area, but he was skillfully approaching a herd …

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