Nm Xinkhova Female Leopard Yawning On Jackalberry

Could the Xinkhova Female Raise Cubs West of Camp?

Ross Cheshire October 13, 2026 2 8

Having just got back from leave recently, one of the first things I wanted to catch up on was what the Xinkhova Female has been up to, and it sounds …

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Why Are Female Leopards Territorial?

Ross Cheshire September 3, 2026 9

In my previous blog, I looked at why male leopards hold territories and what it means for a male to establish and defend his own space. Female leopards are territorial …

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Why Are Male Leopards Territorial?

Ross Cheshire July 27, 2026 5 5

One of the biggest differences between male and female leopards is the way they use space. While females establish their territories around food, water and safe places to raise cubs, …

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When Taylor’s Dam Held Its Breath

Keagan Chasenski June 9, 2026 8

Taylor’s Dam sits close enough to camp that you can hear it from the deck on a still evening. It is not a place I have ever associated with buffalo. …

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Always One Step From The Den

Ross Cheshire April 25, 2026 3 5

Over the past few weeks, there had been a growing sense of anticipation around the Ximungwe Female. We knew she had denned, we knew she had two cubs, and we …

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What Is Next For The Shingi Male Leopard?

Ross Cheshire April 7, 2026 7 8

The Shingi Male Leopard is now just over two years old. Born in January 2024 to the Nkoveni Female, he is at the age where we expect to see his …

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Heavy Rain and High Expectations

Keagan Chasenski March 19, 2026 7

There are certain iconic pictures that every guide at Londolozi would like to have the opportunity to take at some stage during their time here. Mating leopards, a cub carry, …

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The Rise of the Nkumati Coalition

Keagan Chasenski February 9, 2026 7

For the last year, we’ve watched these two males hover in a bit of a grey area, without any prides to mate with, yet vacant territory with little pressure from …

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Dj Ngungwe Female Lying On Rocks With Cub

The Rewards of Habituation: The Ngungwe Young Female

Keagan Chasenski December 18, 2025 1 10

For a while, we thought she might be gone. The Ngungwe Young Female hadn’t been seen for months, and each quiet morning made the absence feel heavier. Young leopards can …

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The Evolutionary ‘Why’ Of The Cuckoo

Ross Cheshire December 9, 2025 6

The idea for this post actually came from a guest I had the other day. I was genuinely stumped by a question they asked: “What is the evolutionary advantage of …

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Wild Dog Season Is Upon Us!

Ross Cheshire November 11, 2025 4

There’s something about wild dogs that captures the imagination like few other animals can. Their energy, their cooperation, and the sheer unpredictability of their movements make every encounter unforgettable. Over …

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Xinkhova Female Leopard – Still Waiting for Her First Litter

Ross Cheshire October 6, 2025 7 9

Watching the Xinkhova Female grow from an adventurous youngster into an independent leopard has been an incredible journey. Approaching five years old, she has certainly reached sexual maturity, a stage …

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An Epic Morning at Londolozi: From Sunrise to Pangolins

Nick Tennick September 4, 2025 20

Every now and then, a game drive comes together in such a way that you are reminded of just how unpredictable and magical the bush can be. Recently, I had …

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The Silent Language of Alarm Calls

Ross Cheshire August 11, 2025 1 8

Life Sibuyi, my tracker, often reminds me, “You can hear far further than you can see.” At first, it felt like one of those throwaway sayings, but I quickly realised …

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A Morning To Remember

Ross Cheshire July 17, 2025 9

It’s mornings like this that remind me why we wake before the sun and set off into the bush with no real script—just the hope that the wilderness will reveal …

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