What Does A Mother Mean To You?

Jess Shillaw November 21, 2024 3 11

To me, A mother means strength, unshaken, and true, Like the roots of a tree, a deep knowing. She cradles the world with hands soft yet bold, A warrior’s heart, …

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The Hamerkop – an Aerial Wizard

Robert Ball November 13, 2024 10

On warm afternoons, Trevor and I often depart from camp with a plan to head straight towards a series of nearby waterholes on our game drives. At this time of …

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Heartbreaking News on the Tsalala Female

Keagan Chasenski November 11, 2024 26

The story of the Tsalala Female has always been one of quiet resilience—a lone lioness navigating the challenges of a life without the support of a larger pride, carving out …

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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 Week In Pictures #672

Sean Zeederberg October 25, 2024 6 29

Petrichor | ˈpɛtrʌɪkɔː | noun a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. After a photographically amazing dry period, we are elated to finally …

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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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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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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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The Week In Pictures #667

Jess Shillaw September 20, 2024 4 19

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl This quote has been sticking with me a lot lately, I even speak about the magical wonders of …

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Male Leopard Dynamics North Of The Sand River

Ross Cheshire September 18, 2024 7 12

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 …

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Adoption in The Wild

Nick Tennick September 16, 2024 29

The saga of the African Painted Dog Den in 2024 will be remembered for many years to come. The initial excitement of learning that a pack of three had chosen …

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Stargazing: Upside-down

Keagan Chasenski September 12, 2024 7

This blog is as much a reminder to myself as it is to you, the reader. With most people in the Southern Hemisphere welcoming spring on the 1st of September …

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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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