Follow the Energy: How the Sun Fuels the Food Chain

Kyle Gordon May 4, 2023 8

The Sun is the ultimate source of all life on Earth. Without it and its energy, nothing you see around you would be possible; every atom in your body would …

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The Week in Pictures #591

Kyle Gordon April 7, 2023 47

It’s been an action-packed week with sightings of a myriad of different species in equally varied scenarios. The water table is still as high as it can be, the seep …

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Virtual Safari: The Ultimate Game Drive Highlights #145

Sean Zeederberg December 18, 2022 25

Intrigued by the prowess and stature of lions, there is something special about spending a lot of time with them. More often than not lions will be resting during the …

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Rare African Python Raids a Starling Nest

Chris Taylor March 30, 2022 1 13

The vast majority of bird species prefer to breed during the more plentiful summer months. There’s more food around during this time of year which provides the adults with more …

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My Growing Obsession with Wild Dog

Dean De La Rey September 7, 2021 12

The common narrative that I used to give guests was that we didn’t see wild dogs often as they cover home ranges that are enormous. Meaning as they roam, we …

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A Hunting Masterclass with the Cheetah Trio

Kyle Gordon June 23, 2021 16

Cheetahs are always a treat to find on Londolozi and recently we were fortunate enough to watch a mother and her sub-adult offspring. These youngsters are nearly fully grown and …

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Tsalala Lioness Kills Kudu: Through the Eyes of Trainee Rangers

Jess Shillaw November 12, 2020 32

I recently joined Trainee Rangers Kirsten, Patrick and Kyle on a morning drive. We had two incredible lion sightings; the Birmingham male first and then the Tsalala female with her …

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Wild Dogs And Leopard Interrupt Our Morning Coffee

Pete Thorpe October 21, 2020 24

Appreciating a good cup of coffee in the bush is a key component of any morning game drive. Every now and then though, we are forced to abandon our coffee, …

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Against All Odds – Single Wild Dog Finds A Partner

Pete Thorpe April 12, 2020 32

Being an African Wild Dog out here is not easy. It is a constant battle against hyenas for food, and avoiding lions is an absolute necessity for survival. According to …

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A Flash of Colour

Bruce Arnott August 1, 2019 29

I am driving in the midday heat. The landscape is dry, dusty and barren. My attention is focused only on the sound of the vehicle and its tyres rolling over …

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The Nkoveni Female and the Quintessential Ambush

Paul Danckwerts June 26, 2019 19

“The first leopard that one meets… in its wild state and up-close, is a wildlife experience that transcends all others. As it pads away you are left feeling that you …

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Crocodile Thrashes Egyptian Goose in Epic Display

Bruce Arnott May 23, 2019 14

Many think lions are at the top of the predator hierarchy… I don’t. I think crocodiles hold that top spot. Crocodiles are an ancient predator, we’re talking millions and millions …

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24 Hours of Magical Game Viewing at Londolozi

Pete Thorpe May 14, 2019 2 23

Having recently had a phenomenal run of sightings, I decided to try and recreate the events from my perspective to give you an idea of what life is like here …

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Incredible Scenes: Mhangeni Pride Kill Waterbuck in Waterhole

Bruce Arnott April 29, 2019 30

Last week we watched the Mhangeni pride attempt to hunt a warthog, fail, and then try with a buffalo, and fail again. This all happened in one afternoon. They were …

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When Opportunity Becomes Desperation

Dean De La Rey January 22, 2019 1 18

Wildlife books will inform you that leopards are opportunistic animals and are predominantly Crepuscular hunters, i.e. hunting during dawn and dusk. Whilst this is their general behaviour, it is however not …

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