Stargazing: Upside-down
This blog is as much a reminder to myself as it is to you, the reader. With most people in the Southern Hemisphere welcoming spring on the 1st of September …
This blog is as much a reminder to myself as it is to you, the reader. With most people in the Southern Hemisphere welcoming spring on the 1st of September …
Life in the African bush is a world where the unexpected is the only certainty. Every opportunity we get to explore this wonderful wilderness brings with it the promise of …
On a recent afternoon, I found myself perched in one of the most picturesque sections of the Sand River, eagerly awaiting a spectacular sunset and with it the mesmerizing activity …
As we begin to approach the end of our dry season it is hard not to reflect on how the golden hues and dusty auburn shades of winter have provided …
The dry month of August has provided unobscured views of subjects and beautiful golden light in the early morning and late evenings. Being Women’s Month in South Africa, I find …
Have you ever wondered why the damp wood of trees doesn’t immediately begin to rot after a heavy thunderstorm? Or how aquatic plants, like mangroves, manage to thrive with their …
Leopard sightings in the southeastern parts of Londolozi have always been exceptional, and recently, they’ve been more remarkable than ever. Two mothers, both with cubs at that playful age where …
The change of seasons is soon upon us, the mornings remain a touch crisp but the jackets are coming off a little earlier these days. We’re heading toward a time …
There is no leopard who has etched itself more vividly into my memory banks than the Senegal Bush Male. As a trainee ranger almost four years ago now, during one …
On a recent morning game drive, we crossed the Sand River to explore the northern parts of Londolozi, where the landscape shifts slightly. This area, dotted with rocky outcrops and …
Leopards are elusive by nature, but none more so than the Maxim’s Male. Though we rarely see him, his tracks are becoming more frequent in the central parts of Londolozi …
It’s been another great week at Londolozi… With the crisp, winter dryness coating the Lowveld, many of the images highlight the incredible sunrises and sunsets of recent. Looking through my …
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 …
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 …
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 …