Tsalala Lioness mating with Majingilane

Adam Bannister July 5, 2012 14

To be honest it was the very last thing I expected to see. The Tsalala lioness (with the tail), the mother of the remaining two cubs born in February 2011, …

Wildlife

What is the plural of mongoose?

Adam Bannister July 4, 2012 30

If you type these exact words into Google you get over 780 000 hits! Everything from formal online dictionary answers to entire websites dedicated to the subject. As a ranger …

Wildlife

Leopard cub plays with mother

Adam Bannister July 2, 2012 16

Going out to look for the Dudley Riverbank Female Leopard is like trying to find a ghost. The most beautiful ghost draped in a leopards coat; a ghost who every …

Leopards Wildlife

Why don’t all male lions have Black manes?

Adam Bannister June 27, 2012 12

If female lions are attracted to a darker mane, then surely it would make sense, if you were a male lion, to have as dark a mane as possible. Yet, …

Wildlife

Why do Male Lions have Manes?

Adam Bannister June 23, 2012 7

At first this seems like a simple question! Whilst growing up I was always told that the mane of a lion acted as a shield against injury. The long wiry …

Wildlife

What is happening to the Tsalala Pride?

Adam Bannister June 20, 2012 8

I just realised that we have not published a piece updating the latest developments with our beloved Tsalala Pride. Sadly, sometime during the month of May 2012, the last member …

Wildlife

Young male from the Sparta Pride - Rich Laburn

Tsalala Young Male is BACK!

Adam Bannister June 13, 2012 19

One of Londolozi’s favorite male lions has returned to his traditional hunting grounds. Known by many as Solo, this male has been away from Londolozi for many moons! He has …

Wildlife

Orphaned Lion Cub Killed

Adam Bannister June 12, 2012 34

I never enjoying writing pieces like this. Those of you who follow the continual lion warfare unfolding in the Sabi Sands may have a sour taste in the back of …

Wildlife

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 …

Photography Wildlife

It Aint called a Leopard Crawl for Nothing…

Adam Bannister June 6, 2012 17

The tracking of the leopard in itself was marvelous to be part of, but the execution of the kill, on his behalf, was sublime to watch. As guides we spend …

Leopards Wildlife

Cheetah running at full speed

Adam Bannister May 31, 2012 3

It’s not often that we get to witness a cheetah in full sprint! To watch this majestic animal at full speed in the short winter grass is one of the …

Wildlife

Why are female hyenas bigger than males?

Adam Bannister May 15, 2012 9

In the 1960’s the chimpanzee expert, Jane Goodall, arrived in the Ngorongoro Crater expecting to dislike Spotted Hyenas. However, it did not take long for them to win her over. …

Wildlife

The fate of the two ‘motherless’ Sparta cubs

Adam Bannister May 10, 2012 19

The body of a single Sparta lioness was found a few days ago. It can now be confirmed that she is indeed the mother of the two 7-8 month old …

Wildlife

BREAKING NEWS: Sparta Pride Lioness is Dead!

Adam Bannister May 2, 2012 20

It is with a heavy heart that I bring you sad news from this mornings drive. The body of an adult lioness was found. Although nearly impossible to identify, it …

Wildlife

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

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