In the Sky with Alates: A Dramatic Tale of Life and Peril
There is a hidden world beneath our feet here in the Lowveld and at its centre, a tiny but captivating character, the termite. Within the labyrinthine chambers of a termite …
There is a hidden world beneath our feet here in the Lowveld and at its centre, a tiny but captivating character, the termite. Within the labyrinthine chambers of a termite …
The Kingfisher: quite possibly the most appropriately named bird in the animal kingdom. Kingfishers are a family of diverse birds found in every continent except Antarctica, and they’ve evolved to …
During my time at Londolozi, I have been very fortunate to witness the Nkoveni Female excel in her role as a mother. Motherhood as a leopard is incredibly challenging. Statistically …
And just like that it is now November: It’s as if someone waved a magic wand and everything turned green. But seriously, within a week the reserve has taken another …
In today’s world, there are countless streams of information at our fingertips informing you on the newest miracle cream to avoid ageing, new fads, wonder diets and opinions on how …
There’s a lot of beauty in the ordinary things. Isn’t that the point? After reading an incredible book by Jackie Higgins: Sentient, I have found myself delving deeper into what that …
In this world, it is inevitable that all living organisms age and die – sadly, there is no way of escaping death. But not all organisms follow the same pattern …
In a recent sighting, we were elated to find the Nkuwa Female and her rapidly growing two male cubs. She had been successful on a hunt and managed to hoist …
In a constantly evolving world, one animal has in fact changed very little over the millennia. The Nile crocodile is perfectly suited to its environment and has been this way …
A palpable sense of anticipation has been in the air these last few weeks as the first low rumble of distant thunder and the darkening clouds on the horizon finally …
This week was full of rare sightings for me. In the over five years of working here at Londolozi, this week was the first time I saw mating crocodiles, or …
As the early morning temperatures are rapidly warming up, winter firmly behind us, the slimmer of the rangers such as myself are now able to comfortably slip back into short …
The concept of five senses is a near-universal belief expressed across cultures, both in everyday conversation and scientific literature. However, modern science has proved Aristotle, who was touted for first …
Some will consider September 1st as the first day of Spring and others September 22nd – either way, Spring has arrived here at Londolozi. While we are still awaiting the …
The modern busy world that many live in today is a very different place from the wilderness of Londolozi that some of us get to call home. Wherever we are, …