What are These Lions Doing?

James Tyrrell December 3, 2013 11

A territorial anomaly has arisen in the lion dynamics over the last month or so. The Sparta and Mhangeni Prides have been operating in areas traditionally occupied by the other …

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The South African Safari Begins

Londolozi Guest November 17, 2013 2

After a few long flight and two night in Joburg we were finally on our way to Londolozi. Londolozi, located just west of Kruger National Park, is famous for it’s …

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Lion Warfare: Territorial Shifts

James Tyrrell November 16, 2013 12

The first time I saw the Sparta Pride they were lying prone on the Southern end of the Londolozi airstrip. There were 10 of them there, including the Tsalala young …

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The Week in Pictures #103

Mike Sutherland November 15, 2013 17

The Prides, Leaps, Herds, Clans, Dazzles, Journeys, Crashes and Packs have made this week an unforgettable one. So much action and so much suspense. Tracking for hours, birding late into …

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Don’t Put your Camera away after Dark!

Mike Sutherland November 13, 2013 21

As the sun begins to kiss the horizon, the clouds are illuminated with orange and pinks, a Nightjar calls softly in the distance and the sound of a Bubbling Cassena …

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An Unfamiliar Lion Pride

Mike Sutherland November 9, 2013 21

For any Ranger or Tracker, or bush enthusiast that has the privilege to spend many long hours in the bush, on foot or in a vehicle behind the wheel or …

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The Log

James Tyrrell October 28, 2013 19

I never thought that an inanimate object like a dead tree could become a source of such delight, but the 9 cubs of the Mhangeni Pride were to prove me …

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A Clash of Lions and Leopards

Mike Sutherland October 22, 2013 24

The summer rains have arrived and for some, waking up to the sound of light rain on the thatched roofs of the lodge is a daunting feeling. What has happened …

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The Majingilane – Male Lions in Black and White

Mike Sutherland October 17, 2013 16

If you have seen some of my previous posts, notably The Week in Pictures #93, you will know my extreme fascination with black and white editing. It intrigues me to …

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The Week in Pictures #99

Mike Sutherland October 11, 2013 25

This week I returned from leave to some incredible game viewing. Notably the Leopard viewing and stressfully a major lack in Lion viewing. For the first time this year, there …

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Lion Cubs vs Water

Mike Sutherland October 2, 2013 20

It is known to most from all walks of life, whether one has an interest in animals or not, particularly cats, large or small, that they do not enjoy water, …

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Tsalala Pride Hunting Wildebeest

James Tyrrell September 23, 2013 8

Certain rangers are known for their affinity for certain animals. Mike Miller was a lion man, through and through. Mike worked as a ranger at Londolozi from 2009 to 2011, …

Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #96

James Tyrrell September 20, 2013 15

As a ranger, every now and then you will hit a so-called “Purple Patch”. Amazing sightings seem to be on pause until the moment you get there, and then the …

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Safari Dreams – Our Chalet

Londolozi Guest September 15, 2013 7

Deep in the wilds of Africa we found our honeymoon chalet. Built over the riverine bush we would lie in bed at night and listen to the animal cries, feeling so …

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The Week in Pictures #95

James Tyrrell September 13, 2013 15

Photographically I’ve been having a ‘mare recently. ie. Nightmare. Still shaking off the cobwebs from being on leave, I got the vehicle stuck just behind a nice reed curtain while …

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