Giraffes: Strange and Wonderful Creatures

Bruce Arnott April 25, 2020 15

On safari, giraffes are highly sought after. More so than leopards or lions. And to be honest, it does not surprise me how excited people are to see these magnificent creatures. …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #426

Bruce Arnott February 14, 2020 3 19

We had a lot of rain for three days this week. I mean, a lot of rain. It is uncharacteristic for so much rain to fall for a whole day. Usually …

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How Much Do You Know About a Bushveld Rain Frog?

Bruce Arnott February 11, 2020 14

I am guessing not much… Not many people do. If you are one of them, that’s impressive. First, let’s quickly recap a little on frogs themselves. In the rainy season (our …

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Update on the Mhangeni Pride

Bruce Arnott December 2, 2019 20

The Mhangeni pride of lions is, at this point, one of the most viewed prides in the Sabi Sand Reserve. The adult females are eleven years old and were born …

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Just How Lucky Are You To See a Cheetah?

Bruce Arnott November 9, 2019 7

In short: very! We were driving in the open grassland area of Londolozi on an afternoon earlier this week. As we reached the unique micro-biome that is the Open Areas …

Wildlife

Crocodile Thrashes Egyptian Goose in Epic Display

Bruce Arnott May 23, 2019 14

Many think lions are at the top of the predator hierarchy… I don’t. I think crocodiles hold that top spot. Crocodiles are an ancient predator, we’re talking millions and millions …

Featured Wildlife

The Incredible Eyesight of Baboons

Bruce Arnott April 24, 2019 13

The chacma baboon is a very dynamic, adaptable and successful animal in the bushveld. They live in troops of all different ages and sizes; the troop is usually led by …

Wildlife

Tracking: Two Stories About How We Use This Ancient Skill Today

Bruce Arnott March 2, 2019 2 6

Last week I had a few encounters with leopards. Two of them in particular stood out for me. I enjoyed these sightings only in part due to the behaviour and …

Wildlife

This Week in Pictures 370#

Bruce Arnott January 18, 2019 15

TWIP simply recounts the highlights of the week; it does not, however, reveal the hours we spend out there tracking and sometimes not finding the animals. With that further sense of knowing …

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How Does it Feel to Have Two Leopards Climbing Above You?

Bruce Arnott November 14, 2018 1 10

The answer to the question in the title? Awesome, shocking, inspiring. You cannot help but feel an elation of spirit. The way a leopard moves its slight but incredibly strong …

Leopards Wildlife

Why Do So Few First Time Safari Goers Know of Wild Dogs?

Bruce Arnott October 29, 2018 27

Many people arrive in Africa for their first safari and do not know of the African wild dog. Each time it surprises me when I hear, “I have never heard …

Wildlife

6 Top Tips on Photography From the Londolozi Guides

Londolozi Studio February 8, 2018 2 22

Although I run the photographic studio here at Londolozi, the rangers are the ones who you are out in the bush when you are capturing your wildlife images. I was …

Photography Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #318

Bruce Arnott January 19, 2018 4 30

The natural world has the power to uplift, to bring people down to their essence and instill appreciation and gratitude for one’s surroundings. It also has a calming effect in …

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How Many Species are in the World?

James Tyrrell January 17, 2018 7

Literally every week in summer, I encounter a new insect species that I’ve never seen before. Praying mantises in particular continually astound me with their dazzling array of shapes, sizes, …

Wildlife

How are Leopards and Manta Rays Similar?

Bruce Arnott January 8, 2018 1 7

Various animal species from leopards, lions and zebras to penguins, manta rays and whale sharks, have individually unique spot patterns or natural markings which are useful in identifying individuals within …

Leopards Wildlife

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