The Week in Pictures #470

James Tyrrell December 11, 2020 32

Although survival is always the name of the game in the wild, the vulnerability of the many newborns, hatchlings, fledglings, calves, lambs and whatever other diminutive animal is out there …

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Mhangeni Lioness Carries Cub to Meet Pride

Pete Thorpe December 10, 2020 28

Driving through the open savannah in the south-western part of Londolozi, I was surprised when we spotted a single lioness walking with intent, a few hundred metres ahead of us. …

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The Only Aardvark I Have Ever Seen

Sean Zeederberg December 7, 2020 22

Having previously delved in to the rarity of aardvarks and the difficulty of seeing one in the flesh, I was filled with mixed emotions when I saw my first one. …

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Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #37

James Tyrrell November 29, 2020 20

The most intricate of nests is on display right above a hippo pool, the Ximungwe young male comes of age, and the Ntsevu Pride insist on holding up air traffic …

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A Jovial Herd of Elephants

Pete Thorpe November 28, 2020 17

It was the sound of trumpeting that drew our attention. Often when encountering a predator, herds of elephants with young calves will trumpet, squeal and rumble loudly in agitation. As …

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2020 ~ In Celebration of the Light

Boyd Varty November 26, 2020 20

In 2015 the Londolozi family set off on a journey to build a self-sustaining Futuristic African Village. We dreamed of evolving the Londolozi model into an icon of “New Systems …

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What Happened 5 Years Ago? #10

James Tyrrell November 25, 2020 20

I enjoy this whole Memory Lane thing. Even five years later I can still remember most of these sightings like they were yesterday. In fact driving through the reserve with …

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The Batis Nest

James Tyrrell November 23, 2020 20

Almost a month ago exactly, Ranger Jess Shillaw spotted the nest of a Chinspot Batis nestled in the branches of a Milkwood tree on the banks of the Manyelethi River. …

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Virtual Safari: The Week in Video #36

James Tyrrell November 22, 2020 14

A wild leopard interaction, another leopard that refuses to be found, and some of the many joys of summer are just a few of the things on show this week …

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A Pack of 16 Wild Dogs on the Move.

Guy Brunskill November 21, 2020 10

It’s always a bit of a risk when you head out in the afternoon to see if the animals you were looking for are still in the same place they …

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The Week in Pictures #466

Pete Thorpe November 20, 2020 23

The week of the Woodland Kingfisher! In 2019, our records state that the first one was seen on 16th November. This year, it was Thursday 19th November that the first …

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The Week in Pictures #465

James Tyrrell November 13, 2020 24

First things first: the bird in this week’s ID Challenge: It was a Thick-billed Cuckoo. Heard more than they’re seen, they’re a good tick to have on your bird list. …

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Tsalala Lioness Kills Kudu: Through the Eyes of Trainee Rangers

Jess Shillaw November 12, 2020 32

I recently joined Trainee Rangers Kirsten, Patrick and Kyle on a morning drive. We had two incredible lion sightings; the Birmingham male first and then the Tsalala female with her …

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The First Impala Lamb for 2020!

Pete Thorpe November 10, 2020 18

Every year we anticipate certain events – the first rains, the first migratory birds etc. One of the biggest events though, is the arrival of the first impala lamb. Some …

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What Bird is This? #30

James Tyrrell November 9, 2020 18

I remember seeing this bird for the first time. I was in the north of the Kruger with one of South Africa’s leading trails guides and top birders, and he …

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