The Story Behind the Picture

Adam Bannister January 3, 2013 15

Many of you may have seen this picture on some social networking forums. I decided that it may be quite fun to explain a little bit more about this shot. …

Photography Wildlife

Tutlwa Female is expecting!

Adam Bannister December 31, 2012 1 11

The average gestation of a leopard is 100 days. Now, after feverishly going through the sightings book, I can confirm that the Tutlwa Female was seen mating with the Marthly …

Leopards Wildlife

Sparta Pride and the Leopard Tortoise

Adam Bannister December 29, 2012 14

Whilst two of the lionesses from the Sparta Pride were off unsuccessfully hunting giraffe in the thickets around the Maxabeni drainage, the seven cubs decided that they would try their …

Wildlife

December at Londolozi

Adam Bannister December 24, 2012 19

As Christmas is about to break here at Londolozi Game Reserve, I thought I would just post a couple of the pictures I have managed to capture in the last …

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The Origin of the term ‘Buffalo Wings’

Adam Bannister December 22, 2012 0

I love it how sometimes the conversation on a game drive can get really strange! Statements made by guests can lead to the most fascinating debates on obscure, random and …

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Tsalala Young Male Comes of Age!

Adam Bannister December 20, 2012 22

There is trouble brewing amongst the Londolozi Lions. Lion Warfare has taken an unexpected turn in the last 3 weeks with the Tsalala Young Male and his comrade, the Sparta …

Wildlife

The Lions of Londolozi: The Apple iBook is launched

Adam Bannister December 19, 2012 19

I am glowing with pride as I sit down to write this. Many of you have been following this blog for the last few years and may very well have …

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Crocodile catches Leopard Tortoise

Adam Bannister December 18, 2012 6

Crocodiles freak me out! Floating reptilian logs become stealthy death traps in an instant. The way they drop below the surface of the water and disappear in the blink of …

Wildlife

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 …

Wildlife

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 …

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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

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