The Insect That Flies 16 000 Kilometres

James Tyrrell November 4, 2019 22

What do the Maldives and dragonflies have in common? Well, not a lot, seeing as how there is no surface water to speak of in the Maldives, and dragonflies need …

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How Do Animals Handle the Heat?

Chris Taylor September 24, 2019 8

As the end of September now approaches, the dry season has really got its hold over the landscape. Vegetation is thin and water is scarce. Apart from a surprise downpour …

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The Butterfly Effect: Part 2

Nick Sims March 10, 2019 14

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the large influx of butterflies here at Londolozi. Summer in the Lowveld area of South Africa is a hub of butterfly activity. …

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The Week in Pictures #375

James Tyrrell February 22, 2019 10

Leopards and elephants certainly seem to be the theme this week, with the giant pachyderms being seen more and more frequently feeding on the by-now abundant marula fruits up on …

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The Butterfly Effect: Part 1

Nick Sims February 13, 2019 7

Anyone who has been to Londolozi lately will certainly have noticed a number of additional splashes of colour to the already vibrant palate of summer in the bushveld. Whether up …

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How Long Does it Take to Swallow an Agama?

James Tyrrell January 7, 2019 10

Summer time is when the reptiles of Londolozi are out and about. Their poikilothermic lifestyles mean they are dependant on ambient temperatures to regulate their body heat, and the warm …

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The Week in Pictures #366

James Tyrrell December 21, 2018 12

First up of course is the answer to our Mystery Bird Challenge #5. The answer is a female Violet-backed Starling. Looking quite different from the male of the species, whose …

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4 Changes at Londolozi That Come With The Spring Equinox

Jemma Thorpe September 19, 2018 10

It’s that time of year again, when birds chirp a little sweeter and when previously, ordinary looking plants now beam with pride showing off their floral array. If you’re in …

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5 Tips For Summer Photography

Londolozi Studio August 26, 2018 5

“Hello Summer!” Summer is almost here. After months of short days and perhaps a mood that matches staying indoors (if your winters are wet and cold), shed those winter blues and head …

Photography

The First Hint of Summer

James Tyrrell August 19, 2018 1 13

The first Wahlberg’s Eagle sighting at the end winter tells us that the season is drawing to a close. Although usually the first migrants to get here, this year they …

General Nature

The Week In Pictures #312

Fin Lawlor December 8, 2017 2 11

As the first week of December draws to a close, most of us at Londolozi are struggling to get to grips with exactly where this year has gone. The game …

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Londolozi’s Newest Additions

Alex Jordan November 19, 2017 4 6

A few days ago we came around the corner and noticed a female impala standing alone in a thicket. I hit the brakes immediately. At this time of year that …

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The Week in Pictures #309

Amy Attenborough November 17, 2017 2 17

With just over six weeks to go until we say goodbye to 2017, the question on everyone’s minds here has been, “when are we going to get rain again?” It’s …

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The Week in Pictures #308

Pete Thorpe November 10, 2017 9

The daily reports of new migratory birds arriving have continued this past week. Although not the first one to do so, I personally ticked off my first Jacobin and Levaillants’ …

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The Week in Pictures #307

James Tyrrell November 3, 2017 8

The two big stories out of Londolozi this week are one sad and one happy. The sad one is the loss of the Mashaba female’s litter of three. Aged only …

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