How old is a Leopard when it first kills an impala?

Adam Bannister December 17, 2012 7

The lady in the back row of my jeep thought she was asking a straightforward question “Adam, at what age does a leopard make it’s first kill ?” I needed …

Leopards Wildlife

The Sparta Cub with the ‘big head’

Adam Bannister December 14, 2012 12

Those of you who have been at Londolozi over the last month, and who were fortunate enough to spend some time with the Sparta lion pride, will know exactly who …

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In a matter of minutes the calf is able to walk. Its strength grows by the minute as it begins to get a feel for its body and precocial muscular ability - Lucien Beaumont

Two Wildebeest Give Birth Together

Lucien Beaumont December 9, 2012 9

My two favorite months of the year in the bush are November and December. The rains have arrived and life has sprung. It seems to be a race for survival …

Guests Wildlife

Leopard cub and the Infanticidal Squirrel

Adam Bannister December 3, 2012 30

The Dudley Riverbank Female Leopard managed to use patience, anticipation, speed and agility to kill a large male Impala. This sighting in itself was incredible, but even this feat was …

Leopards Wildlife

Christmas Soccer Match: The Lucky Leopards

Adam Bannister November 30, 2012 5

It’s one of Londolozi’s longest standing traditions: a fierce soccer/football match, which acts as a curtain raiser to the annual staff christmas party. This year, like all those before, was …

Londolozi Family

Heartbreak for Tsalala Pride?

Adam Bannister November 27, 2012 18

After a refreshing two week break from work I am delighted to be back at Londolozi Game Reserve. Ready for another enchanting six weeks behind the wheel. Ready, to head …

Wildlife

Leopard catches Porcupine

Adam Bannister November 13, 2012 7

An unusual sighting of a male leopard on the remains of a Porcupine provided some entertaining viewing at Londolozi Game Reserve. Written and photographed by Adam Bannister

Leopards Wildlife

Can you explain this hyena- rhino interaction?

Adam Bannister November 12, 2012 14

This is one of the more unusual and unexpected sightings of the year. Although I personally did not see it, I managed to chat to Dean Smithyman who did. I …

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Tsalala Pride taking shape

Adam Bannister November 10, 2012 15

The much loved Tsalala Pride are looking great! The past year has been very difficult on this special group of lions. If one considers that not too long ago it …

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Impala lambing season is upon us

Adam Bannister November 8, 2012 9

I can’t believe it is that time of the year again! It’s lambing season for the beautiful Impala. Very soon little baby Impala will be running around Londolozi. In fact, …

Wildlife

Happy Birthday to the Nottens Female

Adam Bannister November 7, 2012 1 20

The Nottens Female (a.k.a. The Shaw’s Female) has just turned 17 years old! This is an incredible achievement for a leopardess in this area. Not only in the wild, but …

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My Leopards of Londolozi

Adam Bannister October 31, 2012 1 1

This morning, after having a ridiculously good leopard sighting, I felt inspired to go through my computer looking back at some of the leopard pictures that I have taken over …

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The young cub follows her mother, the Tailless female

Tsalala Pride bring down a buffalo

Rich Laburn October 30, 2012 5

Julius and his guests were watching the Maxabeni Female and the Marthly Male mating when they heard the ominous sounds of a buffalo in distress. Carefully picking their way through …

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The Marthly Male (left) and the Maxabeni Female (right) feed on the warthog carcass

Marthly Male and Maxabeni Female Kill Warthog

Rich Laburn October 29, 2012 2 4

It was a stunning sighting of the Marthly Male leopard and the Maxabeni Female leopard mating together just north of the Sand River. A short distance away, a sounder of …

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The Eye of the Leopard

Adam Bannister October 24, 2012 8

Like in all animals the pupil of a leopard’s eye constricts or dilates according to the amount of light that enters the eyes, with both pupils normally dilating in dim …

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