Follow the Energy: How the Sun Fuels the Food Chain
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …