How Much Do Trees Communicate With Each Other?

Amy Attenborough December 7, 2017 30

A lot, it seems. For humans, communication normally equates to talking. Trees don’t talk by using language or forming words and so for many years, people have believed that it …

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Python Devours Impala Lamb

Bruce Arnott December 4, 2017 7

A few afternoon’s ago my radio sounded with this message, “stations, I have located an African rock python with an impala lamb kill!” Garrett Fitzpatrick and Life Sibuyi, another ranger/tracker …

Wildlife

What Happens When Two Female Leopards Want The Same Male?

Amy Attenborough December 2, 2017 3 25

A week ago we saw three adult leopards in the same sighting. The scene resembled something of a soap opera with two sisters (same mother but different litters) competing for …

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The Week in Pictures #311

Nick Kleer December 1, 2017 11

From an almost abundance of leopard cubs at the start of the year, we find ourselves nearly at the other end of the spectrum as we approach year-end. Although a …

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Wishing You Everything That Truly Matters

Rich Laburn November 30, 2017 27

As we head towards the festive season, a time traditionally associated with the giving of gifts, it’s important to take the time and reflect on how many gifts are already …

Wildlife

Dave Varty’s Yearly Roundup 2017

Dave Varty November 29, 2017 10

In the village of Londolozi, Christmas means that our landscapes are filled with new life and blessed with summer rains to restore a thirsty land. Christmas is also a time …

Wildlife

Lion Update – Tsalala Sisters Reunite

Rob Jeffery November 28, 2017 11

Over the last few months, we have witnessed a number of interactions between the Tsalala and Tsalala Breakaway prides. The prides would stay together for a couple of days or …

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Why Do Nyala Bulls Display Instead of Fighting?

Amy Attenborough November 27, 2017 10

“I think there’s something wrong with an animal I saw on the pathway here,” a guest said to me on the Granite Camp deck a few mornings ago. “It’s one …

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The Week in Pictures #310

James Souchon November 24, 2017 5 16

Another week draws to a close in this beautiful place that we call home. The highlight of the week for me was seeing three adult leopards all in one sighting; …

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15 Things To Be Thankful For

Amy Attenborough November 23, 2017 26

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we walked around the Londolozi village and asked what it was that our family are thankful for. Here are some of the responses we got: …

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Why You Should Never Rule Out The Underdog

Amy Attenborough November 22, 2017 5 8

Quite often with animal species out here, the male of the kind is more territorial than the female. This is true of rhino, hippo and impala just to name a …

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Do Elephant Graveyards Exist?

Shaun D'Araujo November 21, 2017 12

Most animals don’t seem to show too much interest in their deceased kin. Elephants are unusual in that they not only show dramatic responses to other dead elephants, but that …

Wildlife

When Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Josephine Benecke November 20, 2017 9

It was late afternoon, about 5 o’clock . The heat of the day was gradually lifting. Walking up to the village to buy some cold water from the Spaza shop, …

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Londolozi’s Newest Additions

Alex Jordan November 19, 2017 4 6

A few days ago we came around the corner and noticed a female impala standing alone in a thicket. I hit the brakes immediately. At this time of year that …

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The Week in Pictures #309

Amy Attenborough November 17, 2017 2 17

With just over six weeks to go until we say goodbye to 2017, the question on everyone’s minds here has been, “when are we going to get rain again?” It’s …

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