Curiosity Killed the…. Giraffe?

James Tyrrell April 9, 2019 10

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 …

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What Are the Best Focus Settings for Wildlife Photography?

James Tyrrell March 30, 2019 11

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 …

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More Flying Leopards

Kevin Power March 28, 2019 1 17

Despite the summer heat and the water temperature of the Sand River resembling that of a tropical sea, leopards still don’t like getting their feet wet. A superb series of …

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The Embarrassment of Getting Lost

James Tyrrell March 27, 2019 18

One generally takes a subconscious pride in knowing one’s home turf pretty well. I’m from Cape Town, and I would always scoff at reports of tourists getting lost on Table …

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The Best Tree Species to See Leopards In at Londolozi

James Tyrrell March 26, 2019 9

Despite how popular media might portray them, leopards actually don’t spend as much of their lives in trees as one might think. The bulk of their lives is spent terrestrially, …

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Why Are Most Leopards Afraid of Water?

Alex Jordan March 23, 2019 11

A recent sighting I was fortunate to witness was that of a year-old leopard cub crossing the Sand River to reach its mother on the opposite bank. Definitely a sighting …

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The Week in Pictures #379

Alex Jordan March 22, 2019 13

Lions, leopards, a cheetah and three wild dog packs! What more could one ask for when it comes to predator viewing? A sure highlight has got to be that of …

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Restoring Eden Begins with One Small Act of Kindness

Amanda Ritchie March 18, 2019 13

18-03-2019. Today is the second anniversary of Global Recycling Day. And while you may join me in thinking that we have surely been raising awareness for something as important as recycling …

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The Road to Happiness is But One Wild Encounter Away…

Amanda Ritchie March 12, 2019 13

Delicious. For many, this word suggests a gastronomic experience. It is a word synonymous with eating or drinking something other-worldly; something mouth-watering and luscious. Most often used in answer to …

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The Week in Pictures #377

James Tyrrell March 8, 2019 15

It’s incredible how nature responds to changing conditions. The grass at the moment is longer and, more importantly, thicker than we’ve seen it in many years, and a number of …

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How Does One Best Approach a Safari?

Paul Danckwerts March 6, 2019 14

Soaking up the dawn chorus with a hot coffee in hand on one of Londolozi’s wooden decks is how any good day in the bush should start. It’s something of …

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The Fascinating Dynamics of Two Non-Territorial Male Leopards

Alex Jordan February 28, 2019 1 7

Leopard dynamics can cause a long-winded debate on what is true, what is false or otherwise what is calculated assumption based merely on observation. There is a good chance most …

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How to Unclutter Your Photos

James Tyrrell February 26, 2019 11

Be it a kitchen, lounge or bedroom, clutter will invariably make the place look messy. You want to have everything neat and tidy and in its place. The same goes …

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Who Am I? A Leopard Doesn’t Change Its Spots…

James Tyrrell February 25, 2019 17

Browsing the archives as I like to do, I recently came across photos of a sighting of a mother leopard and her cub from yesteryear. One of Londolozi’s newer rangers …

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There’s More to Safari Than the Animals

Alex Jordan February 18, 2019 9

When one talks about safari what things come to mind? For most it will be lions, leopards, elephants, rhino and buffalo – the Big Five. It will be the whoop …

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