How Smart Are Animals, Really?

Kyle Gordon January 24, 2023 25

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid” – Albert …

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A Year In Nature – The Shangaan Calendar

Shaun D'Araujo January 23, 2023 11

As 2023 began, I started to reflect on the year that had passed. Each day at Londolozi had followed a natural rhythm. Waking up to the dawn chorus of francolins …

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Virtual Safari: Ultimate Game Drive Highlights #150

Sean Zeederberg January 22, 2023 12

It doesn’t get much better than following a hunch and after an 11-day-long search, finally finding a lion’s den. After the arrival of the Ndzhenga Males, the majority of the …

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The Week in Pictures #580

Sean Zeederberg January 20, 2023 3 25

Over the past week, we have seen some spectacular sightings. Many of which have a dramatic blanket of clouds to intensify the scene. With a fair amount of rain falling, …

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Bird Behaviour: Rousing Courtship Rituals

Nick Tennick January 19, 2023 18

The most pivotal event in the life of a bird, or any animal, is the act of breeding since this allows each individual of that species the important opportunity to …

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The Science of Happiness: What a Safari at Londolozi can do for you

Barry Bath January 18, 2023 24

As I drove through the gates of the Londolozi Game Reserve a few weeks ago, returning from vacation, I was overcome by a feeling. Feelings at the best of times …

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In the Eye of Evolution: Why are Mammals Warm-Blooded?

Robyn Morrison January 16, 2023 11

I have recently really enjoyed reading Nick Tennick‘s series on how animals keep cool during the summer months. I’ve often found the difference between warm- and cold-blooded animals quite fascinating but …

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Virtual Safari: Ultimate Game Drive Highlights #149

Sean Zeederberg January 15, 2023 14

This week we realised that a few of the Ntsevu Pride females have all got cubs. Noticing that a number of females have suckles marks, a clear indication that one …

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The Week In Pictures #579

Robert Ball January 13, 2023 2 22

Life, and an abundance of it! After another downpour of rain, the animals, both big and small, have been thriving on the reserve. From the young wildebeest calves and impala …

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The Big, The Little and the Ugly (and one more…)

Robert Ball January 11, 2023 1 16

Although this would be a great title for a sequel to a 1996 Western starring Clint Eastwood, it in fact describes three different groups of animals that can be seen …

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What the Wilderness Taught Me in 2022

Kate Arthur January 10, 2023 2 24

Happy 2023 Londolozi family! As we roll into January, this is always a time of year when I do my best to find some time for myself to reflect on …

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Spotted Eagle-Owl Nest: Part II

Keagan Chasenski January 9, 2023 13

Intrigued by the outcome of our incredible discovery a few weeks ago, and following on from a similar story in Camp Dam. Obsessed with this story I couldn’t help but …

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Virtual Safari: Ultimate Game Drive Highlights #148

Sean Zeederberg January 8, 2023 16

Hyenas have always been portrayed in a negative light, as villains in popular media, and have attracted a lot of bad publicity. Still, in reality, they are spectacular animals with a …

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The Week in Pictures #578

Sean Zeederberg January 6, 2023 27

Happy New Year everyone! I hope the Festive Season was a magical one for everyone. This week we celebrate a fantastic selection of images highlighting the lush greenery that adorns …

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Introducing the Ngungwe 3:3 Female Leopard

Matt Rochford January 5, 2023 16

Recently there has been quite a flurry of newly independent leopards across the reserve. The Ntomi Male and both daughters of the Nkoveni female’s last litter make up the latest …

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