Sparta Pride: On the Run

James Tyrrell February 19, 2015 22

A few weeks ago we ran a post on why not finding something on game drive is sometimes best. Well, I take back what I said. Not finding the Sparta …

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Lion Warfare: Styx Males Moving In

James Tyrrell December 29, 2014 16

In Greek mythology, the River Styx formed the boundary between the earth and the underworld. In some versions, the Styx had mythical powers and could render someone invulnerable. Legend has …

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The Week in Pictures #161

Sean Cresswell December 26, 2014 14

It’s the final Friday of the 2014 calendar, and what a week it has been! The summer rains have made their mark already, with lots more expected, and we were …

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Lion Warfare: Trouble Brewing

James Tyrrell December 18, 2014 25

Six different groups of male lions have been seen on the property in the last couple of months. And these are non-Majingilane males I’m talking about. With the dominant coalition …

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Mhangeni Pride: The Story

James Tyrrell December 7, 2014 11

I don’t know if everyone knows the history of the Mhangeni pride, one of the newest and certainly one of the biggest prides in the Sabi Sands. These 13 lions …

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Ultimate Lions vs Buffalo

James Tyrrell October 29, 2014 6

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS Lions sleep. A lot. In fact, to find lions not sleeping is relatively uncommon, and one of the reasons one heads out for …

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How Much Longer Can the Majingilane Last?

James Tyrrell October 21, 2014 11

Two years ago, the roar of the Majingilane was a constant serenade on the night air of Londolozi. If you couldn’t hear them on at least five evenings a week, …

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The Life of a Lion

Mike Sutherland September 15, 2014 11

It is safe to say that the lion dynamics on Londolozi and the surrounding reserves are swiftly changing. The territories are shifting and there is a heaviness, a cloud of …

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Lion Warfare: The Majingilane Will Fall

James Tyrrell July 15, 2014 19

With things seemingly settling down in the South, and the new coalition of Sand River males looking set to inherit the Southern Pride kingdom from the Kruger male, it is …

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Majingilane: Still in Control

James Tyrrell June 9, 2014 6

It would seem that every time we scratch our heads and say, ‘Hmmm, we haven’t seen the Majingilane in a while!” they show up in force, put us in awe …

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A Farewell to the Majingilane?

James Tyrrell May 19, 2014 8

Are we going to lose the Majingilane? This is the question all the rangers and trackers at Londolozi are asking. The last few months have been rife with speculation as …

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Could This Be Londolozi’s Most Successful Lion Pride?

James Tyrrell May 13, 2014 10

This is turning out to be a very interesting year for Londolozi’s lion population. It was always going to be so with an extra pride thrown into the mix, and …

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Life Behind the Lens

Mike Sutherland May 8, 2014 11

There is a special relationship that forms between two people when we do this job each day. It is one that we are aware of, humbled by and fully engaged …

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Lion Warfare: Majingilane Push West

James Tyrrell March 24, 2014 15

The Majingilane can be frustrating animals. With such a vast territory, they are forever traversing from one side to the other; visiting the various prides over which they hold sway …

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