Sparta Lion Cubs Just want to Play!

Adam Bannister June 7, 2012 20

Every once in a while I find myself in a sighting where words simply cannot do justice to the whole story! Just sitting quietly, wide-eyed, gobsmacked and in awe of …

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Breakaway Tsalala Pride Mating with Majingilane

Rich Laburn May 28, 2012 13

Since the beginning of the year, the breakaway Tsalala Pride, have been showing signs of moving and exploring the northern parts of the Sabi Sands. The reality of maturity means …

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The Beat of the Buffalo

Adam Bannister May 2, 2012 4

Buffalo thrive at Londolozi. It is always exciting to sit amidst a large herd of buffalo, staring in awe at the sheer abundance, size and behaviour. There is never a …

Wildlife

Breakaway Tsalala Pride: ID Kit

Adam Bannister April 24, 2012 12

Identifying lions can be extremely difficult to do. The reason being that they all look very similar and they appear to be in constant change, in terms of identifying features.Cuts, …

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Original Tsalala Tailless Female Alive

Adam Bannister April 5, 2012 11

An outstanding morning of lion viewing at Londolozi Game Reserve… The much loved Tailless Female was found together with the core of the Tsalala Pride. This pride has been operating …

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Tsalala Sisters remain strong

Adam Bannister March 7, 2012 13

The Tsalala Pride have had a rough last few months. It’s sad to think that only four months ago they had eight very healthy cubs. Now this pride’s precious cargo …

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Hyenas Kill Buffalo Calf

Adam Bannister March 3, 2012 3

A couple of nights ago the four Majingilane Brothers killed a female buffalo at Londolozi. It was incredible to watch them tear apart the carcass and feed throughout the night. …

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Sparta Pride kill Wildebeest

Adam Bannister February 21, 2012 7

The three Sparta Pride females meant business. You could see it in their stride. Days of unsuccessful hunts had left them hungry. The night was pitch dark; the moon had …

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When an Elephant dies…

Adam Bannister February 19, 2012 7

This piece was written 2 years ago but we decided that it was worth being shown again as it really does show an incident that is fascinating to watch unfold. …

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The Lion Dynamics after the Flood

Adam Bannister January 30, 2012 20

After a lengthy break from the bush it is wonderful to be back. I have returned to a very different landscape having missed the monumental floods nearly two weeks ago. …

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Tsalala Lion Cub killed by Majingilane Male Lions

Adam Bannister December 29, 2011 35

It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of yet another loss to the Tsalala Pride. On the evening of the 26th December 2011 the Majingilanes were …

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New Lion Cubs at Londolozi

Adam Bannister December 5, 2011 21

It is with much excitement that we can confirm that there are two new additions to the Lions of Londolozi. In the last 3 weeks we have started seeing two …

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Current composition of the Tsalala Pride

Adam Bannister November 21, 2011 6

After a difficult couple of weeks for this pride they at long last managed to make a substantial kill, pulling down a large Buffalo cow not far from the Londolozi …

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Hyena bites Lioness’ Tail off

Adam Bannister November 12, 2011 26

The last 10 days have provided some fascinating developments for Londolozi’s Tsalala Pride. I need to wind back the clock to the night of the 1 November. That night the …

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