A Case of Mistaken Identity

James Tyrrell December 6, 2018 7

If the rangers mistakenly identify a bird or something else, or mix up a scientific name when out in the field, the worst that will likely happen is a good-natured …

Wildlife

What A Difference a Year Makes

James Tyrrell November 28, 2018 19

The Nhlanguleni female seems to be having great success in rearing her second litter of cubs, and we too are benefitting as sightings of the three have been nothing short …

Leopards Wildlife

Monday Delight: 5 Great Photos of the Nkoveni Female Playing With Her Cub

James Tyrrell November 19, 2018 1 15

The Nkoveni female has been featuring prominently in Londolozi’s sightings book of late, with the open bush conditions that still persist making tracking easier and leopards slightly more visible. Her …

Leopards Wildlife

A Superb Run of Sightings: Part 3

James Tyrrell November 13, 2018 12

A single Ntsevu lioness had been seen isolated from the pride on a number of occasions, down in the south-eastern sector of Londolozi. Ranger Andrea Sithole had discovered her with …

Lions Wildlife

Amazing Footage: Baby Elephant Takes Its First Steps

James Souchon October 28, 2018 30

The south-western grasslands of Londolozi are known for, amongst other things, big herds of buffalo, large dazzles of zebra, the famous ostrich family as well as breathtaking sunsets. However, a …

Featured Wildlife

Why Are We Attracted to the Young and Cute?

Alex Jordan October 27, 2018 18

Cute. What does it mean and why are we attracted to the small and young of the animals we know? There’s a good chance one is going to rather want …

General Nature Wilderness teachings Wildlife

Nkoveni Female And Cub 13 09 2018 Grant Rodewijk 3 Of 5

5 Photos to Brighten Your Monday: The Nkoveni Female Leopard and Cub

James Tyrrell October 1, 2018 1 4

Monday is fairly meaningless out in the bush, unless we need to know what meal is being served at the Staff Canteen. Weeks blend into each other as we tune …

Leopards Wildlife

The Mashaba Female Leopard Loses Another Litter

James Tyrrell September 16, 2018 3 11

Having already raised two offspring to independence (Nkoveni and Ximungwe females), the Mashaba female cannot be said to be an unsuccessful mother. Two or more cubs raised over a lifetime …

Leopards Wilderness teachings Wildlife

Ntsevu Lioness Shows off Her Tiny Cubs

James Tyrrell September 9, 2018 13

As they so often do, this sighting began with impalas alarming in the distance. Ranger Sean Zeederberg and I were the closest, and between us managed to identify the rough …

Lions Wildlife

How Do Big Cats Carry Their Cubs?

James Tyrrell September 4, 2018 1 11

We’re deep in bucket list territory here, as to see a lioness or a female leopard carrying her cub(s) is something very few people will ever be fortunate to experience …

Featured Leopards Wildlife

Leopard Cubs Cheat Death

James Tyrrell May 29, 2018 2 32

It’s common knowledge that leopard cubs have a high mortality rate. What’s also well known is that competing males are the single biggest cause of cub deaths; interlopers and rival …

Leopards Wildlife

The Smallest Impala on Londolozi

James Tyrrell April 10, 2018 5

There is a very small impala lamb that has been seen over the last few days just to the west of Pioneer Camp. Since the local impala lambing is seasonal, and …

Featured Wildlife

Fighting Kudus Escape Lions

Grant Rodewijk March 4, 2018 7

We set out early, heading down to the deep south-east of Londolozi to follow up on the reports of the Nstevu pride with two cubs from the night before. We …

Lions Photography Safari experience Wildlife

Missing Leopard Cubs Alive and Well!

James Tyrrell January 23, 2018 23

One thing you learn fairly quickly as a ranger or tracker out here is how risky it is to get attached to a wild animal, particularly a cub. With the …

Leopards Wildlife

A Happy Ending: Survival of a Scrub Robin Chick

James Tyrrell December 28, 2017 13

How does a Scrub Robin chick survive? With a great deal of luck. That’s mainly it. Actually it’s a little more complicated than that. Apart from the unpredictable, like a …

Birds Wildlife

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