The Week in Pictures #346
What one finds over the years is that there is a continual oscillation between lion-focused periods and leopard-focused periods. Sometimes there’s as much drama in one population as in the …
What one finds over the years is that there is a continual oscillation between lion-focused periods and leopard-focused periods. Sometimes there’s as much drama in one population as in the …
We’ve written before about the Ndzanzeni young male leopard that has simply refused to become independent. Every time we think he’s out on his own for good, he turns up …
The fate of the remaining Tsalala lioness has been one of the biggest concerns on everybody’s minds since the legendary sisters, the Tailed and Tailess lionesses died in February and …
There is no better time to realize the importance of water to the bush than winter. Aerial views of waterholes reveal a busy network of dusty game trails converging on …
We watched as the Mashaba female leopard ascended a Russet Bushwillow tree and made quick work of devouring what remained of a male impala kill she had recently hoisted. As …
Most rangers will have a list of sightings that they would like bear witness to. The longer one spends out here, the more chance of some of those taking place. …
Life is a constant living, moving, breathing amalgamation of experiences; each crafted to encourage the process of growth, adaptability and evolvement through constant change. The progressions through change allow humans, …
The outlook is bleak. Let’s get that out the way. Without any conclusive proof of the death of a leopard, it is impossible to say for sure within a few …
The Mhangeni pride split from the Tsalalas, then the Ntsevu pride split from the Mhangeni females. With another group of Mhangeni sub-adults (from 2016) currently roaming the property, it’s inevitable …
Witnessing something packed with action, that’s jaw dropping and puts you on the edge of your seat while out on safari doesn’t happen quite as often as pictures might convey. …
It’s been chilly! Every morning we set out on safari we are all wrapped in multiple layers of attempted warmth. Blankets and hot water bottles have been well-utilized. Almost every …
Many of you would have noticed a new face popping up in our posts over the last few weeks; it seems that it’s a face that many of you are …
Three vehicles were sitting watching two Birmingham males and three Ntsevu females as dusk fell, hoping they would get active. A bit of grooming was taking place but all in …
We had tracked the Mashaba female leopard the whole morning with no success. Although we were deep in the territory of the Tamboti female, the trackers were fairly confident which …
Leopards will always be one of the most sought-after animals here, for guests, rangers and trackers alike. Their beautiful rosettes blended into the changing vegetation, dappled light whether it be …