The Week In Pictures #635

Keagan Chasenski February 9, 2024 4 17

This week in pictures epitomises summer for me. The bush has never been thicker – and a wash of abundant green fills every nook and cranny, adding a gorgeous bokeh …

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A Dive into the World of Ruminants

Keagan Chasenski February 7, 2024 9

Often, as rangers, we find ourselves swept up in the thrill of tracking high-profile predators, but there’s a certain magic in observing the quieter moments, like a journey of giraffe …

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Unveiling The Fascinating Realm Of Wild Dogs Voting System

Jess Shillaw February 6, 2024 13

Have you ever wondered how African wild dogs coordinate their activities, especially before embarking on a hunt? Wild dogs employ a myriad of vocalizations and non-vocal signals to communicate within …

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Flat Rock Male On Termite Mound High Key

High-key photography: A Few of my Favourites

Robert Ball January 24, 2024 4 12

High-key photography, what is this? A basic explanation of a high-key image is an image in which the lighting ratio is reduced, or more simply put, an image in which …

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Do Wild Animals Live Happy Lives?

Robyn Morrison January 22, 2024 11

I recently stumbled upon an article written by Heather Browning and Arthur Viet, titled “Positive Wild Animal Welfare“, found in the journal Biology & Philosophy. I love multi-dimensional approaches to …

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The Xipuku Male Leopard And A Hyena Share Carcass Together Before A Surprise Visitor Steals The Whole Thing

Barry Bath January 18, 2024 17

The language of the wilderness is an important skill to attain when pursuing the little treasures the bush leaves for us here at Londolozi. It is an art that one …

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What Do Baboons Eat?

Nick Tennick January 16, 2024 14

A baboon is a fascinating creature rarely encountered on a game drive at Londolozi, and their behaviour never fails to captivate. Recently, a rare sighting of a male baboon devouring …

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Where Is The Ximungwe Female Leopard Denning Her Cubs?

Kate Tennick January 11, 2024 3 10

As the festive season was in full swing, we Rangers and Trackers were hoping for a Christmas miracle… to find the Ximungwe Female’s den! It’s been an exciting few months …

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Cryptic Chameleon: Camouflaging and More

Keagan Chasenski January 10, 2024 8

A favourite game (read trick) of myself and tracker Ray Mabilane to play with guests is chameleon spotting. I, for one, have never won, nor can I remember a guest …

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Is This The Start of a New Coalition?

Jess Shillaw January 8, 2024 12

coalition noun a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government. In the context of lions and other social big cats, a coalition refers to a …

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A Bittersweet Morning with the Three Rivers Female and the Maxims Male

Matt Rochford January 4, 2024 2 10

Trying to maximize our time out in the bush on my guests’ last game drive, we set off into the wilderness at first light. We had planned to drive out …

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Je Dead Leadwood Plaque Rock Female B&w 5

The Appeal of Leopards in Leadwoods

Ross Cheshire January 3, 2024 2 10

Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …

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A Symphony of Life and Death at Londolozi

Kyle Gordon December 20, 2023 1 8

The afternoon started as many of the afternoons do here at Londolozi; charged with anticipation. Leopard viewing had been somewhat harder than usual, an understandable trade-off for the spectacular lion …

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Guiding With A Tracker: An Ode To Equalizer

Kate Tennick December 18, 2023 7

I’ll start off by saying that this is a blog I have been wanting to write for a long time now. With the end of the year approaching and it …

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What is A Nyala Tree?

Sean Zeederberg December 13, 2023 22

In a recent blog post, Jess briefly touches on the singular Nyala tree at Londolozi, a narrative that serendipitously aligns with our recent family escapade. Not too long ago, my …

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