Survival at Taylor’s Dam…
When one thinks of survival in the bush, we immediately think of buffalo battling with lions, impalas fleeing from cheetahs, or any other such violent encounters between two rival species. A …
When one thinks of survival in the bush, we immediately think of buffalo battling with lions, impalas fleeing from cheetahs, or any other such violent encounters between two rival species. A …
The search continues for the cubs of the ever-elusive Ndzanzeni female in the deep south of Londolozi. Whilst tracks of her criss-cross her relatively small territory, actually finding her amidst …
Another week at Londolozi is coming to an end and still without much-deserved Summer rain. The dry spell brings on new challenges countrywide. Survival of the fittest is never more …
Happy Australia Day, everyone! Celebrated annually on 26 January, Australia Day marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the first fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and …
It wasn’t that long ago that I posted a blog about one of the Sparta males trying to ingratiate himself into the Tsalala Pride. It wasn’t long after that post …
For me, this last week has been characterised by, not only a distinctive shift in the seasons but also by the changing predator dynamics on Londolozi too. I have seen three …
In 2008, the Tsalala pride were taken over by two of the by-now infamous Mapogo coalition. A young male in the pride at the time, the sole survivor from a …
You don’t take a photograph. You ask, quietly, to borrow it ~ Author Unknown How true these words are. At least they are true to me. I wish I knew …
As half the year has flown by I find myself reflecting on what an incredible few months we have had so far. I remember the beginning of the year and discussing the …
The week dawned with the heavy promise of nourishing rain for the bushveld. Being encircled by the thirsty Sabi Sands, with views of growing aridity on every rise, we have all …
I am privileged enough to be one of the trainee rangers at Londolozi for 2015 – during this time I have seen some incredible sightings, but nothing could have prepared …
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope 2014 was wrapped up in fantastic style and that 2015 has got off to a cracking start. It has been all systems go on …
For the most part we tend to watch hippos in a rather peaceful equilibrium. Whilst resting during the day, they languidly float around waterholes, honking at one another or showing …
I know now, finally and officially, that this race is going to hurt!! A lot! I’m in the final few weeks of preparation now, and if the culmination of my …
It was a mixed week, with some quiet days of leopard behaviour. My absolute top sighting was all four of the Majingilane emerging from out of the mist to cross …