Time-Defying Trees and Ageless Tortoises: The Secrets of Negligible Senescence
In this world, it is inevitable that all living organisms age and die – sadly, there is no way of escaping death. But not all organisms follow the same pattern …
In this world, it is inevitable that all living organisms age and die – sadly, there is no way of escaping death. But not all organisms follow the same pattern …
As a night owl, Londolozi after dark is undeniably one of my favourite times. The magic of Londolozi doesn’t fade when the sun sets; it takes on a whole new …
Over the last week, the predator viewing around the reserve has been nothing short of spectacular. After receiving our first dose of rainfall this summer, we are grateful to have …
In a constantly evolving world, one animal has in fact changed very little over the millennia. The Nile crocodile is perfectly suited to its environment and has been this way …
A palpable sense of anticipation has been in the air these last few weeks as the first low rumble of distant thunder and the darkening clouds on the horizon finally …
This week was full of rare sightings for me. In the over five years of working here at Londolozi, this week was the first time I saw mating crocodiles, or …
Following on from part 1 of this blog, we discussed a brief history of the Othawa Pack. Now let us go back to that particular morning not so long ago. …
As the early morning temperatures are rapidly warming up, winter firmly behind us, the slimmer of the rangers such as myself are now able to comfortably slip back into short …
There are few more exciting sightings at Londolozi than when a pack of wild dogs crosses into our reserve. The sheer excitement of any ranger finding them is hard to …
Some will consider September 1st as the first day of Spring and others September 22nd – either way, Spring has arrived here at Londolozi. While we are still awaiting the …
The modern busy world that many live in today is a very different place from the wilderness of Londolozi that some of us get to call home. Wherever we are, …
As winter has well and truly come to a close, I want to reflect on one of the rare beauties that was decorating the winter landscape in full force this …
The natural world is teeming with mysteries, and one of the most intriguing questions is whether wild animals possess conscious thought. Can they experience emotions, ponder their surroundings, and engage …
Londolozi, Protector of all living things, is a sanctuary for wildlife and humans alike. Visiting the website gives you some idea of what you can expect when you visit our …
In today’s Virtual Safari, our journey takes us to the Nhlanguleni Female’s den after having heard the reports that she was there and with one cub. As we approach the …