The Ximungwe Female Is Mating Again

Ross Cheshire July 23, 2024 3 6

A couple afternoons ago we had the absolute treat of witnessing something we don’t often get to witness, mating leopards. The Ximungwe female and Maxims male. We set out on …

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The Ubiquitous Impala And Their Complexities

Keagan Chasenski July 4, 2024 6

By far the most abundant antelope (and for many good reasons), impala are often dismissed as too common to care about by guides and visitors alike. But what if I …

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Where has the Nhlanguleni Female gone?

Ross Cheshire May 16, 2024 3 9

As I reflect on the past six weeks of being at work’s wildlife sightings, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of fondness for the memories created and the remarkable …

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Where Will The Xinkhova Female Establish Territory?

Ross Cheshire May 1, 2024 3 8

Driving out of camp is always exciting, but a few months ago, it was even more so as we frequently encountered the recently independent Xinkhova Female Leopard. Often found around …

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Animals in the rain

Ross Cheshire April 3, 2024 6

A recent bout of rain that passed through the reserve got me thinking about the behavioural differences among various species, as well as whether certain animals can detect the influx …

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The Appeal of Leopards in Leadwoods

Ross Cheshire January 3, 2024 2 10

Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …

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The Allure of Black and White Photography

Ross Cheshire July 10, 2023 10

Black and white wildlife photography possesses an irresistible allure, captivating the hearts and minds of enthusiasts and casual observers alike. Its visual appeal lies in its ability to distil the …

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The Week in Pictures #577- 2022 Highlights

Sean Zeederberg December 30, 2022 10 24

As we look back on the past year, it is clear that the love and appreciation for wildlife are alive and well. From the submissions of photographs for the Week …

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What is on the Horizon for the Lions of Londolozi?

Sean Zeederberg December 14, 2022 50

“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” Deepak Chopra Deepak couldn’t have been more accurate with this quote if one was to refer to lions and a takeover. Lion dynamics …

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Can Predators Taste?

Robyn Morrison May 9, 2022 11

Setting off on our evening’s game drive, we had crossed the river to explore the Northern part of our reserve. Not long after, I had received an update that there …

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How and Why Predators Scent Mark

Robert Ball November 30, 2021 36

Since I was a child and had a dog as a pet I have always wished that I could understand animals entirely – be able to know exactly what they …

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Male Lions of Londolozi

Dan Hirschowitz January 9, 2021 44

The male lion dynamics of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve – in particular Londolozi – have been thrilling over the past two decades. Dating back to the legendary Mapogo coalition …

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Did Londolozi Set the Bar Too High?

Hugh Urbantke October 30, 2019 10

In less than a month I will return to Londolozi and can hardly wait! Then I started to wonder whether our first visit set the bar too high. Our first …

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Birmingham Male Lion Dies

James Tyrrell October 21, 2019 40

The Birmingham coalition is officially down to two. The injured male succumbed to his ailing health and died in the Sand River during the middle of last week. He had …

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Why are the Ntsevu Lions Bad at Hunting Buffalo?

James Tyrrell July 31, 2019 12

By far the majority of the declarations about the local wildlife you’ll hear from your ranger/tracker team are empirical. That is, they are based on observation. Granted, there is a …

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