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, …
Having just passed the Winter Solstice, the Sun has already begun its southward journey from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn. Where it will appear to move …
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 …
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, …
For those who are unfamiliar with the Causeway, it is one of our three crossing points over the Sand River, providing access to the northern sector of the reserve even …
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 …
Having the Sand River flow through the heart of Londolozi is our biggest contributor to the diversity of wildlife we see here. This pristine body of water is the home …
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 …
As I reflect on the past six weeks of being at work’s wildlife sightings, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of fondness for the memories created and the remarkable …
how do you know but ev’ry bird that cuts the airy way, Is an immense world of delight, clos’d by your sense five? – William Blake In this poetic inquiry, …
Driving out of camp is always exciting, but a few months ago, it was even more so as we frequently encountered the recently independent Xinkhova Female Leopard. Often found around …
Autumn in the Lowveld, it doesn’t get much better! April is my favourite time of year on the reserve; the temperatures have started to cool down, the sunrises and sunsets …
A recent goal of mine has been to improve my tracking, and there is simply no better person to learn from than my companion and tracker, Ray Mabilane. Blessed with …