Four Leopards and a Hyena

Matt Rochford November 30, 2023 1

One of my favourite things about being a Londolozi Ranger is that you never quite know what each game drive has in store. The unpredictability of the bush creates constant …

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The Healing Powers of Plants: Part Two

Jess Shillaw November 28, 2023 6

In my previous blog, I wrote about the healing power of a few plants that I have learned about during my time at Londolozi. This is only a tiny percentage …

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Wild Dog Pups Stalking Each Other On Road (3) [rcb]

Two Amazing Sightings of 2023

Robert Ball November 27, 2023 11

“Time flies whilst you’re having fun” We’ve all heard this saying before and to an extent I believe it to be true. Whether it’s the fun we have as rangers …

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Ecological Engineering: The Influencial Hippopotamus

Ross Cheshire November 23, 2023 8

In the heart of Africa’s diverse ecosystems, the mighty hippopotamus emerges as an unexpected yet influential force shaping the environment. While often recognised for their imposing size and semi-aquatic lifestyle, …

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The Fascinating World of Kingfishers

Robyn Morrison November 14, 2023 8

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 …

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The Week in Pictures #622

Matt Rochford November 10, 2023 19

It’s been another incredible week out in the Londolozi wilderness, with many different sightings of the predators. In classic Londolozi fashion, the big cats feature most, with a decent amount …

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Nkoveni Leopard And Cubs Dean De La Rey Dlr 11:21

What’s Been Happening With The Nkoveni Twins?

Ross Cheshire November 6, 2023 5 12

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 …

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The Week In Pictures #621

Keagan Chasenski November 3, 2023 6 16

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 …

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Eyesight: The Surprising Truth About Our Senses, Part 2

Keagan Chasenski October 30, 2023 7

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 …

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Londolozi Game Reserve: A Living Art Gallery

Megan Kane-Berman October 28, 2023 17

My default way of looking at the world is through a creative lens, so the beauty of wildlife and nature that surrounds me at Londolozi never fails to inspire and …

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The Three Rivers Young Male: What’s Next?

Kate Arthur October 18, 2023 4 9

The Three Rivers Young Male has been seen a number of times recently and it is about time we gave an update on him. He is doing very well and …

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Time-Defying Trees and Ageless Tortoises: The Secrets of Negligible Senescence

Robyn Morrison October 17, 2023 9

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 …

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The Week In Pictures #618

Robert Ball October 13, 2023 5 13

Over the last week, the predator viewing around the reserve has been nothing short of spectacular. After receiving our first dose of rainfall this summer, we are grateful to have …

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Are Nile Crocodiles Territorial?

Nick Tennick October 12, 2023 16

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 …

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The Week In Pictures #617

Jess Shillaw October 6, 2023 4 17

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 …

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