The Week in Pictures #674

Kelsey Clark November 8, 2024 6 30

As the bush slowly but surely continues to awaken to the energy of spring, this week has been one of exhilarating patience and reward. Through setting clear intentions, manifesting, skilful …

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A New Coalition on Londolozi: The Kruger and Southern Avoca Males

Nick Tennick November 4, 2024 14

At the beginning of October, two new male lions appeared on the reserve. The sun was rising when we first heard them—two unmistakable roars echoing across the Sand River toward …

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The Challenges Facing The Nhlanguleni Female

Ross Cheshire October 31, 2024 3 11

Leopards are among the most adaptable creatures in the wild, using their stealth, strength, and solitary nature to survive. But even the most resilient predators face challenges, and the Nhlanguleni …

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The Rise of a New Coalition: The Nkuhuma and Talamati Male

Kirst Joscelyne October 29, 2024 18

In the dynamic and ever-changing world of lion behaviour, coalitions among male lions are often fleeting, with rivalries and power struggles causing constant shifts among different prides. Yet, the emergence …

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Ke Maxims Male Picadilly Female Mating Bitting

Mating Leopards: The Piccadilly Female and Maxims Male

Ross Cheshire October 23, 2024 3 6

The other day, we had the treat of seeing a leopard that we don’t often see: the Piccadilly Female. I’ve been wracking my brains and don’t think I’ve actually ever …

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Stars of Spring

Keagan Chasenski October 22, 2024 10

As the warmth of spring settles in and the days grow longer, there’s a similar shift happening overhead. Here in the Southern Hemisphere, spring isn’t just about what’s happening on …

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Why Would We Name A Female Cheetah?

Matt Rochford October 21, 2024 21

Over the past few weeks, there have been regular sightings of a mother cheetah and her cubs throughout the southwestern parts of the reserve. Historically, cheetahs have been scarce across …

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The Legacy of the Maxim’s Male Leopard

Barry Bath October 17, 2024 3 9

More often than not, when we talk about the lineages of leopards, we focus on the female leopards that inhabit Londolozi and their offspring. This focus is understandable for reasons …

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Early Bird Catches the Worm

Kelsey Clark October 10, 2024 18

On a recent early morning game drive, as the first light of dawn broke over the bush, my guests and I discussed how often we have used the phrase “the …

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Roars In The River And An Unexpected Twist

Kyle Gordon October 8, 2024 7

Our peaceful morning coffee on deck was suddenly interrupted by the unmistakable roar of a big male lion. The deep, booming sound resonated across the riverbed, sending a primal shiver …

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The Week In Pictures #669

Keagan Chasenski October 4, 2024 4 17

With nature’s calendar dictating the start of spring last week, and the first drizzle of rain already – we are officially in a new season. The changes are subtle, but …

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The Cheetah Hunt

Kyle Gordon October 3, 2024 11

Spring is slowly springing and on a recent game drive, we were on a quest into the deep southwest for one of the more elusive predators we find in these …

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My 10 Favourite Bird Calls At Londolozi

Robert Ball October 1, 2024 18

At first glance, many people assume that a safari experience is all about seeing animals. To be fair, with social media being the main way people are exposed to safaris …

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Structure Of The Mushroom Mycelium Of The Terrestrial Soil

The Secret Language of Plants: The Mycelium Network

Jess Shillaw September 30, 2024 8

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic …

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Holy Grail of the Savannah

Matt Rochford September 23, 2024 23

There have been many extraordinary, special moments throughout my career as a Londolozi Ranger, and last week I was lucky enough to have yet another. For a little over a …

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