Leopard Territories Update: Part 1- Males
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, …
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 …
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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 …
One evening not long after returning from our afternoon game drive, Ranger Matt Rochford and I were walking along the camp service road on our way to Founders Camp to …