Smell: The Surprising Truth About Our Senses, Part 3
how do you know but ev’ry bird that cuts the airy way, Is an immense world of delight, clos’d by your sense five? – William Blake In this poetic inquiry, …
how do you know but ev’ry bird that cuts the airy way, Is an immense world of delight, clos’d by your sense five? – William Blake In this poetic inquiry, …
Driving out of camp is always exciting, but a few months ago, it was even more so as we frequently encountered the recently independent Xinkhova Female Leopard. Often found around …
Autumn in the Lowveld, it doesn’t get much better! April is my favourite time of year on the reserve; the temperatures have started to cool down, the sunrises and sunsets …
This week we enter my favourite month of the year, and the sightings have not disappointed me. With a recent stint of some quality good rain, the fauna that was …
After a relatively dry patch with little rain, the heavens finally opened up and gave us some significant downpours. With Easter and Autumn around the corner, the rains couldn’t have …
As the greens and lush colouration of summer begin to fade, I can’t help but be excited for the change in season. From beautiful orange sunsets to browner, natural, and …
In nature, animals often lack the privilege of selecting their food like humans do. Their preference for a specific type of food usually takes a back seat to the mere …
The fascination and profound appreciation for the development of an individual animal in nature goes beyond mere interest; it engulfs the observer in a journey of discovery. Upon my arrival …
Often, as rangers, we find ourselves swept up in the thrill of tracking high-profile predators, but there’s a certain magic in observing the quieter moments, like a journey of giraffe …
One of the most beautiful things I have found by working and living at Londolozi for three years now is how heightened your five senses become. You start to feel, …
After the recent territorial dispute between the Nkoveni Female and Three Rivers Female a few months ago, we observed a significant shift in the Nkoveni Female’s territory towards the southern …
While putting this week in pictures together, I couldn’t help but reflect on the amazing photographic opportunities we are lucky enough to have at Londolozi. The first week of 2024 …
Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …
Often touted as the most adaptable (and adept for that matter) predator, leopards are found from the mountains surrounding Cape Town, to Kalahari deserts, the thick mountainous forests of central …
In the heart of Africa’s diverse ecosystems, the mighty hippopotamus emerges as an unexpected yet influential force shaping the environment. While often recognised for their imposing size and semi-aquatic lifestyle, …