Majingilane – The Story of Lion Warfare

Rich Laburn January 16, 2012 58

Introducing: Majingilane – The Story of Lion Warfare A male lion takeover is a hard reality of the wilderness. Since the 8th June 2010, when the Majingilane Coalition arrived in …

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The Week in Pictures # 24

Talley Smith December 16, 2011 34

This week was action-packed, and I suppose if there was to be a general theme, it would be the circle of life. We continued to see babies and even witnessed …

Photography Wildlife

Leopards, Lions, Hyenas and Tree Climbing

Adam Bannister November 7, 2011 3

What goes up must come down… The one thing I love about Leopards is that they can climb trees: and they make it look so easy. I have always loved …

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The Week in Pictures # 17

Talley Smith October 21, 2011 24

Last week I promised leopards for this week, and did they ever deliver! As the weather gets more unpredictable, the days mixed with thunderstorms and summer sunshine, the bush is …

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Wild Dog pup killed by Leopard and Hyena

Londolozi Guest September 15, 2011 21

Before seeing anything I remember hearing someone saying “Oh my god, a leopard is attacking the wild dogs,” and then I saw it. The leopard, who we later found out …

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A member of the pack tests the waters of the Sand River - John Holley

Back with the Pack

James Tyrrell September 8, 2011 6

It’s always exciting when the wild dogs come through Londolozi. Unpredictable in their movements and able to travel large distances on a daily basis, these rare and enigmatic carnivores grace …

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Maxabene 3:2 Young Male snarling at hyena - Michael Moss

3 Leopards and a Hyena

Rich Laburn September 3, 2011 3

A few weeks ago, my ranger, Chris Goodman and I heard over the radio of a leopard with a kill. We talked about going to see it, but the sighting …

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4 Hyenas, 2 Leopards and a Jackal….

Adam Bannister April 13, 2011 2 10

Not long after the Maxabeni 3:3 young male leopard had killed an impala, did the first hyena arrive. The rogue scavenger had smelt the carcass and wandered into the arena. …

Wildlife

Majingilane Murder

Rich Laburn December 15, 2010 7

For a single heart stopping moment, they stood and stared at each other with just meters between them. Four male lions, confident and big, had piercing gazes locked on Adam …

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The Revenge of the Maxabeni Brothers

Rich Laburn November 9, 2010 17

Once the hyena was dragged up the tree, he no longer stood any chance. Instead of being the one to lock his firm jaws around flesh and bones, he now …

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The Demise of the Tsalala Pride

Rich Laburn October 11, 2010 6

She was discovered in a heap by the hyena den. One of the young Tsalala lionesses was badly beaten up, bleeding, drifting in and out of consciousness. Barely able to …

Wildlife

What Everybody Ought to Know About Hyenas

Rich Laburn October 6, 2010 5

In the last 4 weeks I have witnessed both the cuter and more aggressive side of the spotted hyena. These misunderstood carnivores are unlike any other animal I have spent …

Wildlife

Camp Pan Leopard Kills Again

Rich Laburn July 26, 2010 7

A few days ago, one of Londolozi’s guests, Nic Lacgalvis was fortunate enough to witness the Camp Pan male making a spectacular kill in broad daylight.

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Nottens Female Leopard Feeding

Rich Laburn November 25, 2009 1 3

The Nottens female leopard had hoisted the impala into the upper echelons of the Marula tree. It was so typical, so predictable, yet so effective for her purposes. Tried and …

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Growing into adulthood – 3:2 and the blind hyena

Rich Laburn November 11, 2009 2

The 3:2 Maxabeni Young Male had sharpened his instincts. He saw the hyena coming from the other side of the river. Tensing his muscular body into the tall grass, he …

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