The Week in Pictures #703

Jess Shillaw May 30, 2025 4 37

As the days grow shorter and we fall into the winter months, there’s a subtle shift in the rhythm of life. For some, this change might feel like the onset …

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Level Up Your Wildlife Photography With The GimPro Arm

Keagan Chasenski May 13, 2025 7

“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” – Ansel Adams You’ve just landed on your dream safari. Binoculars around your neck, safari hat on your head, camera in hand …

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Another Pack of Two Wild Dogs

Ross Cheshire May 6, 2025 7

Packs of wild dogs vary in size and we are very fortunate here at Londolozi to see several different packs. Today I want to focus on quite an interesting pack. …

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Lions along the Sand River

Ross Cheshire April 28, 2025 10

Following on from my last blog, where I touched on the leopards frequently seen along the Sand River, I thought it would be fitting to shift focus to the lions …

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The Astonishing Versatility of an Elephant’s Trunk

Kirst Joscelyne April 23, 2025 10

The African elephant’s trunk is one of the most sophisticated and versatile anatomical structures in the animal kingdom. It is a fusion of the upper lip and nose, evolving into …

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The Majestic Scene of a Hundred Elephants At Sunset

Jess Shillaw April 2, 2025 10

Vast, open grasslands stretched to the horizon, the golden glow of tall yellow grass swaying gently in the breeze. The sun hangs low in a blue sky mosaicked with clouds, …

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The Week in Pictures #694

Kirst Joscelyne March 28, 2025 5 16

As we transition from the warmth of summer into the crisp embrace of autumn, the landscape around us is transforming in subtle yet spectacular ways. The sun, now lower in …

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The Week in Pictures #693

Jess Shillaw March 21, 2025 1 19

The start of Autumn. The autumn days are in full swing all around us here at Londolozi. The rainy clouds still persist, the autumn sunrises are shades of pink, purple, …

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The Sand River- Prime Leopard Real Estate

Ross Cheshire March 13, 2025 3 11

Water is the lifeblood of Londolozi and we are very fortunate to have that in abundance at this time of year. A couple weeks ago we had a beautiful downpour …

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Myths and Folklore of Bird Feathers: Mystical Plumes Across Cultures

Jess Shillaw March 5, 2025 5

Bird feathers have historically held a profound place in myths, folklore, and cultural traditions. Revered for their connection to the heavens and their association with the spiritual realm, feathers have been …

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The Week in Pictures #686

Jess Shillaw January 31, 2025 5 18

The summer paintings – green textures, scatterlings of wildflowers, blue skies, dramatic clouds, golden glow and ripples in the flowing water. This week we have been fortunate enough to see …

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The Feather Effect

Jess Shillaw January 30, 2025 11

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated by birds. I have always wondered how they view the world from above, how they create woven nests with …

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Old World Vs New World Vultures: Whats The Difference?

Ross Cheshire January 13, 2025 10

Vultures are often misunderstood creatures, yet they play a vital role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, particularly in Southern Africa. These so-called “nature’s clean-up crew” prevent disease, recycle nutrients, …

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The Lilac-breasted Roller’s Nest

Jess Shillaw January 8, 2025 11

Have you ever seen a Lilac-breasted roller roll? A Lilac-breasted Roller’s name comes from two things: its shimmering lilac breast and its mesmerizing courtship display. This display, a dance of …

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The Knobbly Fig: The Tree of Life

Jess Shillaw December 4, 2024 12

There’s something undeniably magical about the Knobbly fig tree. Its long, aerial roots cascade to the earth like nature’s own sculpture, its slanted trunk twists as if whispering ancient secrets, …

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