Leopards, Lions, Hyenas and Tree Climbing

Adam Bannister November 7, 2011 3

What goes up must come down… The one thing I love about Leopards is that they can climb trees: and they make it look so easy. I have always loved …

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Wild Dogs and Wild Beasts

Adam Bannister November 1, 2011 10

The khoikhoi called them “Gnou” after their unusual sound; the Afrikaners called them Wildebeest, or “Wild Beast,” for the menacing appearance presented by its large head, shaggy mane, pointed beard, …

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Tailless Female is Mating…

Adam Bannister October 29, 2011 8

Big news from Londolozi in terms of the lion dynamics is that in the last week the much loved Tailless Female of the Tsalala Pride has been seen a number …

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Why the Giraffe has a Short Neck

Adam Bannister October 24, 2011 6

The idea that the Giraffe got it’s long neck due to food shortages in the lower reaches of trees seems like a no brainer. The Giraffe is taller than all …

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Tsalala Pride Steal Leopard kill

Adam Bannister October 20, 2011 4

The Tsalala Pride never ceases to amaze! Following them move through the Sand River the other day the adult lioness with the older 4 cubs suddenly accelerated and ran forward. …

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Tsalala 8 Reunited

Adam Bannister October 10, 2011 12

It played out like a scene from a Walt Disney movie…the Lion King has nothing on the current drama that is unfolding for the beloved Tsalala Pride. Tragic events in …

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Tsalala Lion Cubs Killed

Adam Bannister October 5, 2011 10

It was with great sadness upon my return to Londolozi from a short break that I found out some bad news. The Tsalala sisters have a pride of ever-growing youngsters …

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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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Hunting Antelope with the Vomba Female

Adam Bannister September 6, 2011 1 9

A herd of about 30 impala were drinking at Taylor’s Dam; it had been a hot day and they needed to quench their thirst. They had braved the crocodiles and …

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Is the Nottens Female too old to mate?

Adam Bannister August 29, 2011 2 10

Rangers and trackers search game paths hoping to see the tell-tale track of Nottens; finding her is like hitting the jackpot.The question is…at her old age will we see her …

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Lion Warfare: Majingilanes mating with Sparta Lionesses

Adam Bannister August 18, 2011 6

For the last year the Sparta Pride have been on the back foot continually running away and avoiding any conflict with the four Majingilane Males. Seldomly seen venturing near their …

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Lion Warfare : Countdown to bloodshed

Adam Bannister August 4, 2011 19

The stage is now set for the “Battle of The Sands”. Potentially an epic clash that will see two Male Lion coalitions face off against each other is on the …

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Majingilane Coalition: One Year Down the Lion

Adam Bannister June 30, 2011 30

It was a cold July morning and they were all balled up in a mass of tawny hair underneath the glorious Ximpalapala Koppie. At that stage they looked calm and …

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Wild Dogs Moving Closer…

Adam Bannister June 27, 2011 10

It is with great excitement that we have learned that a pack of Wild Dogs is currently denning not too far west of our boundary at the moment. Initially the …

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