A Glimpse into the Wild: Predator and Prey Through Different Eyes

Nic Glassock June 16, 2025 3 8

Out here, it’s often the grand events—a lion’s roar, a leopard’s leap—that stay with us. But every now and then, it’s the quieter moments that linger longer. A glance. A …

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Captivating Colouration: Unraveling the Intriguing Diversity of Mammal Eye Colours

Reece Biehler May 30, 2024 23

There is no denying that few experiences whilst on safari rival the exhilarating feeling of being able to lock eyes with some of Africa’s most iconic animals. The opportunity to …

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How many sets of teeth do Crocodiles have? Crocodile Teeth – All you need to know

Robert Ball February 20, 2023 8

We are lucky enough to view a vast range of various species of predators at Londolozi. Whether it be above the ground in the form of eagles and other birds …

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The Moon Phases and What They Can Mean for the Animals

Jess Shillaw April 16, 2020 20

We have always been strangers to the night. Darkness brings fear; the fear of the unseen with unfamiliar sounds and not being able to make out anything past your hand. …

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A Hunt on Varty Camp Lawn

Matt Uys January 15, 2020 17

I was on my way back to the studio from Tree Camp after assisting a guest with their camera when I glanced over at Varty car park to watch the …

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Nature’s Resourcefulness

Josh Attenborough January 11, 2020 8

After following the tracks of the Mhangeni pride zigzag back and forth in the open grasslands of the south-western part of the reserve for most of the morning, we were …

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Ntsevu Pride vs. Buffalo Part 2

James Tyrrell August 5, 2019 10

Last week I wrote about how the Ntsevu pride are not so hot at buffalo hunting. I stand by that claim, but a further reason this pride might be – …

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A Flash of Colour

Bruce Arnott August 1, 2019 29

I am driving in the midday heat. The landscape is dry, dusty and barren. My attention is focused only on the sound of the vehicle and its tyres rolling over …

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Crocodile Thrashes Egyptian Goose in Epic Display

Bruce Arnott May 23, 2019 14

Many think lions are at the top of the predator hierarchy… I don’t. I think crocodiles hold that top spot. Crocodiles are an ancient predator, we’re talking millions and millions …

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The Luckiest Francolin in the World

James Tyrrell September 8, 2018 10

Leopards will eat pretty much anything they can get hold of. They will hunt and catch a wide range of species, and are also not averse to eating carrion, as …

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Is Seeing the African Wild Dog Tantamount to a Safari Gold Medal?

Paul Danckwerts July 4, 2018 22

“I believe of all natural things he hated only the wild dogs for their ruthless ways with weaker animals.” Laurens van der Post – The Lost World of the Kalahari …

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The Cat’s Whiskers

James Tyrrell March 20, 2018 23

People who lose the use of one or more of their senses – particularly sight – will almost always find that to compensate, their other senses become heightened. Blind people …

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Starlings, african harrier-hawk, mobbing, PT 2018

Why Do Little Birds Attack Larger Birds?

Pete Thorpe January 20, 2018 2

The harsh sound of agitated birds can easily draw one’s attention out in the bush. Little birds will make a serious racket when a perceived threat is nearby. Threats come …

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Pied kingfisher, hovering, fishing, bird, PT 2017

Do All Kingfishers Eat Fish?

Pete Thorpe December 8, 2017 4

One might think that this question is a no-brainer. A kingfisher must surely be the best in the world at catching fish? I mean, they are the kingfishers. However, don’t …

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