The Week in Pictures #757

Kirsten Joscelyne June 12, 2026 4 12

Well into the throes of winter, the mornings now arrive with a distinct chill, often accompanied by a veil of mist that hangs low over the open clearings before the …

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Is The Makhatini Female Cheetah Back?

Ross Cheshire June 2, 2026 13

For the past year, cheetah sightings in this area have been few and far between. In that time, most of our encounters have been with the resident male, while the …

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The Secret Life of a Brown-Headed Parrot

Kirsten Joscelyne May 25, 2026 7

The Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) is, I suspect, one of the more under-appreciated birds we see, mostly due to the fleeting sightings we have of them. Often seen as a …

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An Exciting Update for the Othawa Pack

Kirsten Joscelyne April 27, 2026 7

As we watch the subtle shift happening in the bush at this time of year. The lush green, vibrant hues of summer begin to fade, and the morning drives carry …

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Always One Step From The Den

Ross Cheshire April 25, 2026 3 5

Over the past few weeks, there had been a growing sense of anticipation around the Ximungwe Female. We knew she had denned, we knew she had two cubs, and we …

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What Is Next For The Shingi Male Leopard?

Ross Cheshire April 7, 2026 7 8

The Shingi Male Leopard is now just over two years old. Born in January 2024 to the Nkoveni Female, he is at the age where we expect to see his …

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The Week In Pictures #744

Keagan Chasenski March 13, 2026 3 11

There is a particular magic to the bush at the turn of autumn. Although the grass is still long, thick and green from the summer rains, it’s just beginning to …

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The Week In Pictures #742

Kate Tennick February 27, 2026 3 16

This past week carried a quiet intensity, the kind that rewards patience and presence in equal measure. From long track and finds that ended high in the branches of jackalberry …

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The Week in Pictures #738

Chris Taylor January 30, 2026 1 12

We often touch on the weather in these introductory paragraphs of The Week in Pictures but the past week at Londolozi has been unlike any other I have experienced. With …

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Male Lions Like Swimming More Than You Think!

Ross Cheshire January 28, 2026 11

Some sightings stay with you long after they’ve ended. This was one of them. On the final afternoon drive of 2025, something unbelievable happened. Its always been my dream to …

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Ottawa Pack Pressure: A Morning with Wild Dogs and Wildebeest

Ross Cheshire January 7, 2026 11

A recent morning’s sighting with the Ottawa Pack of wild dogs unfolded slowly and kept us focused for a long period of time, with several changes in pace and direction …

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The Evolutionary ‘Why’ Of The Cuckoo

Ross Cheshire December 9, 2025 6

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 …

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The Week in Pictures #728

Chris Taylor November 21, 2025 1 13

“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 …

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Xinkhova Female Leopard – Still Waiting for Her First Litter

Ross Cheshire October 6, 2025 7 9

Watching the Xinkhova Female grow from an adventurous youngster into an independent leopard has been an incredible journey. Approaching five years old, she has certainly reached sexual maturity, a stage …

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Kj Gijima Males And Buffalo Calf Makotini Dam 3

A Northward Shift By The Gijima Male Lions

Ross Cheshire September 22, 2025 13

Over the last few weeks, the Gijima Males have been appearing more frequently on Londolozi. For a long time, they stuck mostly to the southern parts of the Sabi Sand, …

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