The Week in Pictures #610
Sitting with animals in this wilderness is some of the most powerful medicine you can get. Wait. Not just animals. The landscapes and the changing light have incredible power to …
Sitting with animals in this wilderness is some of the most powerful medicine you can get. Wait. Not just animals. The landscapes and the changing light have incredible power to …
“Red in the morning, Shepherd’s warning; Red in the night, Shepherd’s delight.” This saying has been a part of weather folklore for centuries. It holds the promise of predicting the …
A few months ago, I wrote about reptiles and, specifically, how crocodiles are able to regulate their core body heat in scorching summer weather. Today, I will delve into the …
While out on drive, there is often a lot of contemplation surrounding the fact that the largest mammals we see here are all herbivores. “A herbivore is an animal anatomically …
With winter in full swing, the bush is thinning out around this time. Being my favourite time of year for multiple reasons, I am savouring every moment. One thing I …
Upon hearing of the presence of the Nkoveni Female and her pair of cubs, along with an impala carcass, well into Londolozi, we make the decision to brave the uncertain …
As we come to the end of my nocturnal series, one elusive creature stands out for me, the genet. Often seen around camp and while on a drive, these incredible …
I know we say this week in and week out, but genuinely, the past week to ten days has been some of the best game viewing we’ve had at Londolozi …
There is no doubt that bats and ostriches have captured the fascination of many people over the years with each of their unique evolutionary paths. How can a mammal be …
Leopard cubs are always high up on the list of most safari goers and for good reason. The adorable playful nature of seeing young cats interacting will leave anybody with …
Far beyond their usual territory, a pack of wild dogs is on the move, racing northwards with an urgency that piques our curiosity. Normally comprising around twenty spirited individuals, it …
It’s been a very cat-centric week here at Londolozi with a male cheetah that has been hanging around definitely stealing the show. We found the stunning animal resting atop a …
During this time of year, Rangers rarely find themselves with free afternoons due to the high occupancy rates in the winter months at Londolozi. Ironically though, when we Rangers do …
Wild dogs are one of those incredible animals that bring about so much excitement amongst all the rangers and trackers. When they are on the property which varies in its …
The Sand River is the life blood of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, but more so than providing for the abundance of wildlife the scenery is spectacular. There is a …