Why Do Hippos Fight?

Jess Shillaw July 30, 2024 8

Winter in Londolozi: A Season of Scarcity As winter envelops Londolozi, we find ourselves in the dry, cold season. This period brings scarcity of food and the drying up of …

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A Rare Find: Serendipity in the Bush

Matt Rochford July 29, 2024 12

My love for the serendipitous nature of the bush is a feeling that could never be shaken. You can leave camp for each game drive with a plan to find …

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Cuckoo Confusion

Keagan Chasenski July 25, 2024 8

Still very much nestled in the heart of winter, there are many pros to this time of year. I would go so far as to argue that it is my …

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The Ximungwe Female Is Mating Again

Ross Cheshire July 23, 2024 3 6

A couple afternoons ago we had the absolute treat of witnessing something we don’t often get to witness, mating leopards. The Ximungwe female and Maxims male. We set out on …

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Will the Plains Camp Males Take Over the Nkuhuma Pride?

Barry Bath July 18, 2024 9

Back in September 2o21, ranger Patrick Grealy wrote about what was next for a young coalition that had been moving through Londolozi at the time. Fast forward a few years …

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The Hidden Detail of Elephant Skin

Nick Tennick July 16, 2024 14

The beautiful textures and details of an elephant’s protective layer are always fascinating to admire. Hidden beneath the surface, there is more than meets the eye with these gentle giants’ …

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The Week In Pictures #657

Keagan Chasenski July 12, 2024 6 11

This week’s recent cold snap has produced the coldest morning of the year yet, providing a humbling reminder of the struggles of winter! With the cold comes beautiful winter colours, …

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Are Leopards Endangered?

Jess Shillaw July 10, 2024 4

Understanding how species are classified as endangered provides essential context for conservation efforts. The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, established in 1964, is …

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The Ubiquitous Impala And Their Complexities

Keagan Chasenski July 4, 2024 6

By far the most abundant antelope (and for many good reasons), impala are often dismissed as too common to care about by guides and visitors alike. But what if I …

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An Update on The Flat Rock Male

Robert Ball June 27, 2024 7 9

A few months ago, Ranger Kelsey Clark posed the question, “Where is the Flat Rock Male?” I can safely say that, even though sightings of him are less frequent, after …

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An Epic Encounter between African Painted Dogs and Hyenas

Nick Tennick June 25, 2024 17

Stopping for a coffee during a morning game drive is always great, especially on a chilly winter morning. During this quality time off the vehicle and in the comfort of …

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Will The Xinkhova Female Take Over The Plaque Rock Females Territory?

Ross Cheshire June 24, 2024 3 10

Fellow ranger Kirst Joscelyne recently released a blog shedding light on some terrible news, that unfortunately the Plaque Rock Female was killed by the Ntsevu Pride and Ndzhenga Males. Unfortunately, …

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Wild Dogs, Domestic Dogs, and Wolves: A Family Portrait

Robyn Morrison June 11, 2024 7

Wild dogs are fascinating creatures that spark our excitement whenever we get the rare chance to speed alongside them on a high-paced hunt. One question I repeatedly get asked is …

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Unlocking the Magic: Contemplating Animal Senses

Matt Rochford June 5, 2024 15

Last week I stood in the Tree Camp car park on a cold, still morning. I could faintly hear the distant roar of one of the Ndzhenga Male Lions. Naturally, …

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Elephant Mourning: Fact or Fiction?

Robert Ball June 4, 2024 9

The mourning rituals of elephants have captured the attention of numerous biologists in the past. Elephants have been known to investigate old elephant carcasses, smelling the bones, moving them with …

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