Leopards and Lions Re-named

James Tyrrell June 25, 2013 12

A question that often gets asked by guests is, “Do you name your animals?”. It’s a tricky issue, and my answer is usually given after a pause. “Yes and no”, …

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The Week in Pictures #82

James Tyrrell June 14, 2013 12

The cub of the Mashaba female continues to provide amazing viewing whenever she is found. Elephants are appearing in greater and greater numbers as water levels shrink in the large …

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Tsalala Breakaway Has New Cubs

James Tyrrell May 19, 2013 7

In 2010 the Majingilane coalition came roaring in to Londolozi and dethroned the Mapogo. Because of this shift in power, four young lionesses belonging to the Tsalala pride followed their …

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The Tsalala Pride: Back Down to 3 Members?

James Tyrrell April 30, 2013 11

This morning was the first time I had seen the Tsalala lionesses in a while. I have just got back from leave recently, which might have something to do with …

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New Tsalala Lion Cub

James Tyrrell April 9, 2013 10

The middle of 2011 was a wonderful period for the Tsalala Pride. With the two daughters of the older tailless lioness each giving birth to a litter of 4 early …

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Tutlwa Young Male Leopard vs Tsalala Young Lioness

James Tyrrell April 8, 2013 1 8

A remarkable scene unfolded here at Londolozi on the 22nd of March. It was during morning game drive in the North, that the young Tutlwa male leopard was located while …

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The Week in Pictures # 73

James Tyrrell April 5, 2013 12

The rain returned for a day or two, giving the Lowveld a late gift as the dry season bears down upon it. Apart from the rain, the real concern this …

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The Week in Pictures #72

James Tyrrell March 29, 2013 16

The game viewing at Londolozi has been nothing short of spectacular these last few weeks. We have been visited by at least two different wild dog packs and the leopards …

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Lion Update: The Main Players

James Tyrrell March 12, 2013 26

We haven’t done a proper summary of the lion dynamics of Londolozi for a while, so we decided it was time to get everyone up to speed with which lions …

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A Sad Goodbye

Adam Bannister February 18, 2013 80

In my four years at Londolozi I have seen a number of rangers say goodbye. I always wondered what it must feel like to leave: the mixture of emotions that …

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Majingilane in Black and White

Adam Bannister February 6, 2013 19

The other morning we were fortunate enough to have all four Majingilane Males together. I used this opportunity to try get an update date close up facial shot of each …

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Tsalala Five are Fine!

Adam Bannister February 3, 2013 15

Upon returning from two weeks leave from Londolozi I was desperate to get out into the bush and find the Tsalala Lion Pride. A pride I hold so close to …

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December at Londolozi

Adam Bannister December 24, 2012 19

As Christmas is about to break here at Londolozi Game Reserve, I thought I would just post a couple of the pictures I have managed to capture in the last …

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Tsalala Young Male Comes of Age!

Adam Bannister December 20, 2012 22

There is trouble brewing amongst the Londolozi Lions. Lion Warfare has taken an unexpected turn in the last 3 weeks with the Tsalala Young Male and his comrade, the Sparta …

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