The Hidden Detail of Elephant Skin
The beautiful textures and details of an elephant’s protective layer are always fascinating to admire. Hidden beneath the surface, there is more than meets the eye with these gentle giants’ …
The beautiful textures and details of an elephant’s protective layer are always fascinating to admire. Hidden beneath the surface, there is more than meets the eye with these gentle giants’ …
This week’s recent cold snap has produced the coldest morning of the year yet, providing a humbling reminder of the struggles of winter! With the cold comes beautiful winter colours, …
Understanding how species are classified as endangered provides essential context for conservation efforts. The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, established in 1964, is …
This last week, I hosted an extremely talented photographic guest who was wielding a formidable Canon 600mm lens. Well, my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8, although a beautiful piece of equipment, was …
The leopard dynamics in our reserve have been quite fluid recently, especially concerning the male leopards. Here’s an update on what we’ve observed over the past few months. Firstly, the …
A few months ago, Ranger Kelsey Clark posed the question, “Where is the Flat Rock Male?” I can safely say that, even though sightings of him are less frequent, after …
Stopping for a coffee during a morning game drive is always great, especially on a chilly winter morning. During this quality time off the vehicle and in the comfort of …
Fellow ranger Kirst Joscelyne recently released a blog shedding light on some terrible news, that unfortunately the Plaque Rock Female was killed by the Ntsevu Pride and Ndzhenga Males. Unfortunately, …
Since Ranger Kate Arthur’s recent blog titled “Respect for the Elders: the Original Mhangeni Lionesses“, I felt it only fitting to put out an update and check in with Londolozi’s …
Wild dogs are fascinating creatures that spark our excitement whenever we get the rare chance to speed alongside them on a high-paced hunt. One question I repeatedly get asked is …
The Weekly TWIPs present a journal celebrating the diversity of life and beauty surrounding us here in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. As we reflect on the …
Last week I stood in the Tree Camp car park on a cold, still morning. I could faintly hear the distant roar of one of the Ndzhenga Male Lions. Naturally, …
The mourning rituals of elephants have captured the attention of numerous biologists in the past. Elephants have been known to investigate old elephant carcasses, smelling the bones, moving them with …
Male leopard dynamics seem to be ever-changing, a constant ebb and flow of territory taken and given. With movements of females, young offspring reaching maturity as well as pressure from …
What is Africa to you? Is it the feeling of homecoming, is it the call of a whooping hyena, is it the golden pink sunsets or is it the feeling …