The Week In Pictures #635
This week in pictures epitomises summer for me. The bush has never been thicker – and a wash of abundant green fills every nook and cranny, adding a gorgeous bokeh …
This week in pictures epitomises summer for me. The bush has never been thicker – and a wash of abundant green fills every nook and cranny, adding a gorgeous bokeh …
Often, as rangers, we find ourselves swept up in the thrill of tracking high-profile predators, but there’s a certain magic in observing the quieter moments, like a journey of giraffe …
The past few weeks have been equally exciting and frustrating for the Ranging Team as we continue to search for and try to follow the Ximungwe Female’s movements around the …
Reflecting back in time to stories of the Robson’s 4:4 Male I can’t help but draw some similarities between him and the Maxim’s 5:3 Male. Quoting James Tyrrell: ‘I guess …
Most of the images from this week’s TWIP capture the bold colours of summer, particularly after recent heavy rains. Several sightings were framed in deep contrasts of light: gloomy skylines …
High-key photography, what is this? A basic explanation of a high-key image is an image in which the lighting ratio is reduced, or more simply put, an image in which …
I recently stumbled upon an article written by Heather Browning and Arthur Viet, titled “Positive Wild Animal Welfare“, found in the journal Biology & Philosophy. I love multi-dimensional approaches to …
Wow, the grass has got tall! While it might seem challenging to spot animals in such vegetation (and it can be), we’ve noticed that the thicker grass tends to channel …
The language of the wilderness is an important skill to attain when pursuing the little treasures the bush leaves for us here at Londolozi. It is an art that one …
A baboon is a fascinating creature rarely encountered on a game drive at Londolozi, and their behaviour never fails to captivate. Recently, a rare sighting of a male baboon devouring …
After the recent territorial dispute between the Nkoveni Female and Three Rivers Female a few months ago, we observed a significant shift in the Nkoveni Female’s territory towards the southern …
The New Year is in full swing, and 2024 promises to be a bright one. The season rainfall is sitting at 328.2mm, and there is lots of water around. With …
As the festive season was in full swing, we Rangers and Trackers were hoping for a Christmas miracle… to find the Ximungwe Female’s den! It’s been an exciting few months …
There is no doubt that leopard viewing in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, and Londolozi in particular, is nothing short of spectacular. The leopard density in this area is among …
coalition noun a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. In the context of lions and other social big cats, a coalition refers to a …