Why do Male Lions Have Manes?
Observing male lions in the wild is quite something. With their power, beauty and often majestic manes, one can quite easily see why they are referred to as the ‘King …
Observing male lions in the wild is quite something. With their power, beauty and often majestic manes, one can quite easily see why they are referred to as the ‘King …
We’re just going to leave these here… We broke the news in early March that the Tsalala female had given birth, but knowing how fragile young cubs are, no one …
New lions on Londolozi was the big news this week, as the Torchwood pride went first one way and then the other across the northern parts of the property, with …
It’s easy to stay confined within the rules of ‘standard’ photography, looking to showcase subjects in their ‘natural’ way, but why not tell a story and why stick to the …
Last week we watched the Mhangeni pride attempt to hunt a warthog, fail, and then try with a buffalo, and fail again. This all happened in one afternoon. They were …
Firstly, the answer to the latest Bird ID Challenge. Either these are getting easier or you the participants are getting better. Either way, most people got this one right. It …
The mystery bird that might have had a few people scratching their heads was a Long-billed Crombec in its nest. Well done to those that got it correct. The cup-shaped …
The northern section of Londolozi is known for its beauty; dotted with rocky outcrops and the wide Manyelethi River meandering through the shade of Leadwood and Jackalberry trees. But before …
Do lions climb trees? This is something I am often asked while out on game drive at Londolozi. Let’s have a look at some of the evidence we have gathered …
Winter is coming!! If you’re at all familiar with the popular TV series, Game of Thrones you’ll instantly recognize that statement. With the highly anticipated start of the 8th and …
One would think that stumbling into Africa’s apex predator out in the wilds would be reason enough to head the other way, yet the innate curiosity of giraffes almost makes …
Now that April 1st is behind us (yes it was fake news; no male leopard would adopt a lion cub!) we can get back to what’s really happening in the …
Tracker Exon Sibuyi is a softly-spoken man, yet some of his stories are the best you will hear in the bush. He’s been knocked unconscious off the tracker’s seat by …
Cameras these days are impressive, to say the least. Focus settings for wildlife photography may seem very complex at first glance. From things like tracking focus that can automatically stay …
First up of course is the answer to our Mystery Bird Challenge #10. The answer was a Monotonous Lark. These little guys have practically been infesting the marula crests of the …