Superpowers of the Bush

Jess Shillaw December 20, 2018 19

Childhood dreams consist of possessing magical superpowers. The lure of being able to don a cape and perform incredible feats became an obsession to me as a kid. The only …

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What Bird is This? #5

James Tyrrell December 17, 2018 12

We’ve been rather happy to discover how much people have been enjoying this ongoing Bird Quiz series. The great thing is we’re unlikely to ever run out of material, so …

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The Week in Pictures #364

Fin Lawlor December 7, 2018 2 14

First things first: Mystery Bird #4: The bird in the picture is a Dark Chanting Goshawk. Well done to those who got the right answer. The combination of plumage colour …

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The Week in Pictures #363

James Tyrrell November 30, 2018 14

I’m cheating a little here as not every photo was from this week, but I’ve been away on leave and wanted to fill up some space with some photos from …

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What’s On The Property Market at Londolozi?

Dean De La Rey November 27, 2018 22

As summer slowly approaches, we are starting to see a lot more construction. Not the type of construction you may be used to in the concrete jungles of the world …

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Growth Through Grooming

Christina Fox November 25, 2018 5

The lioness throws her head back, nuzzling into the soft spot beneath the chin of her sibling. I am watching the Nkahuma pride of lions; there must be easily twelve …

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A Superb Run of Sightings: Part 4

James Tyrrell November 18, 2018 10

We haven’t posted anything on the female cheetah and her two cubs for awhile, but the good news is that they all appear to be in great health. They have …

Wildlife

The Halloween Safari Cast

Jemma Thorpe October 31, 2018 23

Halloween is celebrated by most of the world in the form of scary costumes, Jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treating and, if you’re brave enough, watching horror films. However out in the bush Halloween …

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How do Leopard Cubs Learn to Hoist Kills?

James Tyrrell October 23, 2018 1 12

Despite the almost unrivalled leopard viewing that reserves like Londolozi enjoy, the fact remains that the vast majority of a leopard’s life takes place out of sight of human eyes. …

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Can Humans Really Fathom Nature’s Cycles?

James Tyrrell September 23, 2018 17

Homeostasis is the tendency towards equilibrium in a system, particularly in reference to biological or physiological systems. Our bodies maintain the right levels of salt in our bloodstream through filtration …

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How Do You Tell the Difference Between a Male and Female Leopard?

James Tyrrell August 18, 2018 5 22

This may sound like a simple one, but it’s not always as clear-cut as one would think. Ok if you have a clear view of the leopard’s nether regions, or …

Leopards Wildlife

Hyena Clan Make Stunning Comeback to Rob Wild Dogs of Their Carcass

James Tyrrell August 15, 2018 11

Whilst lions and buffalo or lions and hyenas are often touted as being the most iconic of Africa’s wildlife rivalries, one that often escapes the limelight is that of hyena …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #346

James Tyrrell August 3, 2018 20

What one finds over the years is that there is a continual oscillation between lion-focused periods and leopard-focused periods. Sometimes there’s as much drama in one population as in the …

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Updates on the Missing Tamboti Female

James Tyrrell July 9, 2018 4 9

The outlook is bleak. Let’s get that out the way. Without any conclusive proof of the death of a leopard, it is impossible to say for sure within a few …

Leopards Wildlife

Hyena Clans Clash

James Tyrrell July 8, 2018 6

We heard the hyenas from a long way away; just under four kilometres from a quick Google Earth reference. Hyena whoops are a regular sound in the night or early …

Wildlife

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