Is the Kruger Male Lion Dead?

Adam Bannister August 30, 2012 45

Two days ago (28 August) we found what we believe to be the remains of a male lion. Very little of the body remains: only a few fragments of bone, …

Wildlife

The Dudley Riverbank Leopard Cub

Adam Bannister August 28, 2012 1 16

Every once in a while it is hugely satisfying to see the rewards of our work in action. The ‘work’ I refer to is hardly defined as work in most …

Leopards Wildlife

What if the Impala was in the Olympics?

Adam Bannister August 25, 2012 9

The London Olympics were a huge success. I spent hours perched in front of the television watching the best athletes in the world compete for the ultimate honour: the title …

Wildlife

The Sparta Pride Cubs

James Tyrrell August 22, 2012 7

Four lionesses are all that remain of the once mighty Sparta Pride. This pride that numbered over twenty lions a little over a decade ago, is now at a stage …

Wildlife

Once hoisted he began to feed on the impala carcass - Adam Bannister

Leopards Fight: Camp Pan vs Tugwaan Male

Adam Bannister August 21, 2012 2 8

It was the perfect sighting! We managed to track down a female leopard who had successfully killed an impala, dragging it over a hundred meters into the nearby riverbed. Mid …

Guests Leopards Wildlife

The Pantanal Series: Cattle and Wildlife

Adam Bannister August 17, 2012 5

Can an area be classified as a wilderness area and still have domestic animals, such as cattle, roaming around? Prior to this trip I would have said NO. After one …

Restoration Wildlife

The Wild Dog that thought he was a hyena

Sean Carter August 16, 2012 9

I had a great group of guests recently, and we just seemed to be having a lot of luck on each drive. The only thing that had eluded us so …

Wildlife

Majingilane Male Lions: stats and numbers

Adam Bannister August 15, 2012 47

The four mighty Majingilane Male lions continue to make their mark on the Sabi Sand’s lion population. Their presence is undeniable as they have had impacts on every lion to …

Wildlife

Why is it called a Narina Trogon?

Adam Bannister August 13, 2012 7

François Le Vaillant is considered by many to be Africa’s finest ornithologist. He was born in Suriname in 1753 and was the son of a frenchman. In 1781 he was …

Wildlife

The Pantanal Series: Hyacinth Macaw Project

Adam Bannister August 11, 2012 9

The Hyacinth Macaw is one of the most beautiful birds on planet earth. Measuring over 1m from bill to tip of tail, makes this species the largest macaw in the …

Restoration Wildlife

Original Tailless Female has a new cub

Adam Bannister August 9, 2012 26

Born in 1998 many thought her too old to have another litter. She has proved us all wrong. And we at Londolozi are delighted! One of the most loved lionesses …

Wildlife

Cheetah: Born to pose

Adam Bannister August 8, 2012 20

The male cheetah appears to be hanging around at Londolozi. We started seeing him some months ago. At first we thought he may just pass through, but it appears he …

Photography Wildlife

Leopard cubs of Ximpalapala

Adam Bannister August 7, 2012 6

A few weeks ago we put together a post which showed the first images of the latest leopard arrivals to Londolozi. You may remember that the magical thing about these …

Leopards Wildlife

The Pantanal Series: By Air

Adam Bannister August 6, 2012 5

The name “Pantanal” comes from the Portuguese word pântano, meaning wetland, bog, swamp or marsh. It covers an area of over 210 000 km2 making it about ten times the …

Restoration Wildlife

The Majingilane Four

Adam Bannister August 4, 2012 42

The four Majingilane Males have been present at Londolozi for just over two years now. At first their approach, to pride domination, seemed to me to be chaotic and unplanned…I …

Wildlife

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