The Rewards of Habituation: The Ngungwe Young Female
For a while, we thought she might be gone. The Ngungwe Young Female hadn’t been seen for months, and each quiet morning made the absence feel heavier. Young leopards can …
For a while, we thought she might be gone. The Ngungwe Young Female hadn’t been seen for months, and each quiet morning made the absence feel heavier. Young leopards can …
The idea for this post actually came from a guest I had the other day. I was genuinely stumped by a question they asked: “What is the evolutionary advantage of …
The Hlambela 2:2 Male isn’t a new leopard to the Sabi Sands, having been born in the western sector in July 2018, making him approximately seven years old. He is …
With recent heavy rains, the reserve feels washed clean, and everything somehow seems fuller — deep, almost unbelievable greens in the grass, clouds building almost every afternoon, and that familiar …
There are moments in the bush that remind us why we should never underestimate the power of patience, and why speculation—no matter how informed—can never truly replace what only time …
Over the past week, the dynamics of the Kambula pride have shifted in a way that is fascinating to watch unfold. We have long suspected that two of the lionesses …
Reaching independence is one of the bigger milestones in a leopard’s life, and the once-named Nkoveni Young Male has now reached that point. After a few weeks of deliberation within …
“No one anointed us ruler of this kingdom. It is not ours to own. We are simply one of the animal species on our planet; not separate, not superior. We …
Until recently, the Kambula Pride was renowned as one of the most powerful and influential prides in the Sabi Sands. However, the second half of 2025 has been turbulent, to …
There is a moment before dawn, when the bush feels suspended between dark and light. Before the first light touches the tops of the tallest marula trees, and the air …
There’s something about wild dogs that captures the imagination like few other animals can. Their energy, their cooperation, and the sheer unpredictability of their movements make every encounter unforgettable. Over …
A thought is only as important as it is in the moment — unless you give it a home. Daniel Kahneman, There’s a strange thing that happens out here. Days …
In July this year, we wrote about the evolving relationship between the Three Rivers female and her daughter, who was beginning to spend short periods of time away from her …
Every so often, two male lions cross paths and, through necessity or opportunity and decide to walk the same road. The Talamati and Nkuhuma Males are one such pair, not …
With the last stretch of 2025 already here and summer in full swing, I’ve been thinking back to what was happening in the bush around this time last year. So …