What is the purpose of Tannins?

Jess Shillaw August 27, 2024 9

Have you ever wondered why the damp wood of trees doesn’t immediately begin to rot after a heavy thunderstorm? Or how aquatic plants, like mangroves, manage to thrive with their …

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Is The Senegal Bush Male Still Alive?

Matt Rochford August 22, 2024 1 21

There is no leopard who has etched itself more vividly into my memory banks than the Senegal Bush Male. As a trainee ranger almost four years ago now, during one …

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The Week in Pictures #661

Chris Taylor August 9, 2024 1 16

While we are still in the thick of the dry winter season and don’t expect any rains for at least another month, change has gradually become apparent. The first of …

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The Maxim’s Male is Expanding his Territory

Barry Bath August 7, 2024 1 10

Leopards are elusive by nature, but none more so than the Maxim’s Male. Though we rarely see him, his tracks are becoming more frequent in the central parts of Londolozi …

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The Circle of Life: What Was The Fate Of This Unique Bull Hippo?

Kyle Gordon August 6, 2024 9

An Encounter at the Waterhole Every drive out here carries an element of the unpredictable, the potential for awe-inspiring moments and encounters that can leave long-lasting impressions. Our adventure this …

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Why Do Hippos Fight?

Jess Shillaw July 30, 2024 8

Winter in Londolozi: A Season of Scarcity As winter envelops Londolozi, we find ourselves in the dry, cold season. This period brings scarcity of food and the drying up of …

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A Rare Find: Serendipity in the Bush

Matt Rochford July 29, 2024 12

My love for the serendipitous nature of the bush is a feeling that could never be shaken. You can leave camp for each game drive with a plan to find …

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A Day In The Life As A Londolozi Guest

Megan Kane-Berman July 27, 2024 17

At Londolozi, every day holds its own magic. From the first light of dawn to the peaceful evenings under the stars, each moment offers a new adventure. While it’s difficult …

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Cuckoo Confusion

Keagan Chasenski July 25, 2024 8

Still very much nestled in the heart of winter, there are many pros to this time of year. I would go so far as to argue that it is my …

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The Ximungwe Female Is Mating Again

Ross Cheshire July 23, 2024 3 6

A couple afternoons ago we had the absolute treat of witnessing something we don’t often get to witness, mating leopards. The Ximungwe female and Maxims male. We set out on …

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Will the Plains Camp Males Take Over the Nkuhuma Pride?

Barry Bath July 18, 2024 9

Back in September 2o21, ranger Patrick Grealy wrote about what was next for a young coalition that had been moving through Londolozi at the time. Fast forward a few years …

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The Hidden Detail of Elephant Skin

Nick Tennick July 16, 2024 14

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’ …

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The Week In Pictures #657

Keagan Chasenski July 12, 2024 6 11

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, …

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Are Leopards Endangered?

Jess Shillaw July 10, 2024 4

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 …

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Gear Review: My Week with the 600mm

Kyle Gordon July 3, 2024 20

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 …

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