Animals in the rain
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Birmingham male with the injured hip is impressive, to say the least. Not on account of his size (he’s semi-emaciated), or his hunting prowess (I doubt he’s pulled down …
Malelane is a long way from Pafuri. Approximately 350km in fact. And I imagine that many readers of this post may not have heard of either place. Pafuri is right …
I’m a big fan of memory lane style posts. We have such an archive of photos and stories on our Blog and on the harddrives that are starting to become …
Observing male lions in the wild is quite something. With their power, beauty and often majestic manes, one can quite easily see why they are referred to as the ‘King …