Echoes of Giants: The Intricate Language of Elephants
A few days ago, I was sitting outside my room in the Londolozi village and heard an almighty trumpet of an elephant coming from close to the river. This is …
A few days ago, I was sitting outside my room in the Londolozi village and heard an almighty trumpet of an elephant coming from close to the river. This is …
In the dense thickets lining the Sand River, a solitary Tsalala Female prowls with the grace of a leopard, her movements mostly shrouded in secrecy. A lioness of remarkable resilience …
You will never believe it! We have found the elusive Ximungwe Female’s precious little cubs. Through a perfectly coordinated lengthy search, not really, James Souchon and the new intake of …
The fascination and profound appreciation for the development of an individual animal in nature goes beyond mere interest; it engulfs the observer in a journey of discovery. Upon my arrival …
In the build-up to this year’s Valentine’s Day, we’ve had an extraordinary visitor to our little slice of paradise, one that I briefly touched on in TWIP 364. A very …
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 …
In this Virtual Safari, we venture out from camp, immediately encountering an African Hawk Eagle indulging in a feast of scrub hare. With a fantastic view, we enjoyed a brief …
After a bout of heavy rainfall, we decided to take an opportunity to head into the northern parts of the reserve, which means crossing over the Sand River, something that …
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 …
Today’s blog will provide an update on the Plaque Rock Female’s Fourth Litter. Sean Zeederberg‘s recent sighting of them at their second den site in the Sand River was nothing …
Having just returned from leave, I hear over the radio that a seldomly seen female leopard has been seen way down in the deep southern parts of the reserve. More …
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 …
En route to the Ntsevu Pride and their cubs, I unexpectedly encountered a lone lioness striding purposefully away from the group. Swiftly discerning the weight of her milk pouch and …
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 …