For one to rise, another must fall (Part 1 of lion behaviour through a take-over)
The beginning of 2021 had most of us here predicting the end of an era. The dominant Birmingham Males were closing in on 11 years old and seemed to be …
The beginning of 2021 had most of us here predicting the end of an era. The dominant Birmingham Males were closing in on 11 years old and seemed to be …
One of the most interesting facts of spending time coexisting with wildlife is that change is inevitable and each day, week, month and year we get to experience unique moments, …
Following on from last week’s intense period of lion viewing, where we left the four Ndhzenga Males resting at a large waterhole, they lay down the challenge for the Northern …
“The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on earth, living or dead, as we now have. That lays upon us, whether we like …
My parents never really used to take me seriously when I told them that I wanted to be a game ranger when I grew up. They used to assume that …
Following the dynamics of the lion prides and leopard territories in an open, unfenced system like the Sabi Sand Wildtuin can be rather entertaining. I often liken it to watching …
This week, the Ndhzenga Males dominate in a thrilling three-day journey as we follow them marching deep in the Birmingham Males’ Territory. Having heard roars in the deep south, we …
This week has been an exhilarating one in the bush, the arrival of the Ndhzenga Males caught us all by surprise. We knew a pride and territory take-over was bound …
The morning started with a search for the Ndzandzeni Female, a gorgeous elder leopard that has set up territory in the South-easternmost corner of the reserve. A search for this …
Spending time with the two Northern Avoca Males south of the Sand River as they follow the shade under a large torchwood tree, we have a chance at having a …
suspense /səˈspɛns/ noun: a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen. Mason Cooley said that suspense combines curiosity with fear and pulls them up a …
What started out as a fairly relaxed game drive going down into the southwestern grasslands in search of a large herd of buffalo, ended up being a morning that saw …
This week’s Virtual Safari is sure to have you on the edge of your seats. A skittish Male leopard forces us to play the patience game on a cloudy gusty …
When it comes to finding leopards, there is always an element of luck. There are times when you drive around the corner and there is a leopard walking down the …
In this week’s virtual safari, we have a brief but great sighting of the Senegal Bush Male, perched upon a termite mound. Thanks in part to a few kudus who …