The Week in Pictures #293

James Tyrrell July 21, 2017 5

This week has revolved largely around the movements of the Ntsevu pride, who continue to make the east-west traverse of Londolozi every 48 hours or so. Their territorial expansion into …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Friend, Fiend or Foe?

Sarah Calasse July 20, 2017 3

I have a fascination with the diverse African folklore and superstitions that are widespread across this amazing continent. I often find myself wondering where they stemmed from. It almost always …

Birds Wildlife

The Bush Is Listening… Or Is It?

Alistair Smith July 19, 2017 2 7

There have been a number of occasions over the past year, where tracker Euce Madonsela and I have been discussing the whereabouts (or at least the possible movements) of certain animals, merely …

General Nature Wildlife

A Not-So-Short Nap

Sean Zeederberg July 17, 2017 5

Feeling tired? Not enough sleep last night? I know waking up at the crack of dawn isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but why wouldn’t anyone want to be out and …

General Nature Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #292

James Tyrrell July 14, 2017 1 8

With the Nkoveni female being seen scent marking regularly around the Londolozi airstrip, it is becoming quite clear that she has expanded her territory further west into areas where her …

Leopards Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Overheating Cheetah: Safari Myth or True?

James Souchon July 12, 2017 11

We have covered a few “safari myths” on this blog over the last year or so such as whether or not impalas can delay their births and do elephant get …

Wildlife

Three Leopards in a Tree

James Tyrrell July 11, 2017 3 13

I generally like the lesser-known leopards. Partly because as leopards I believe the more mystery they have about them the better, and partly because by default they tend to inhabit the further …

Featured Leopards Wildlife

Lost & Found

Liam Henderson July 9, 2017 2 32

It has been a little over a month since the passing of the Xidulu Female leopard, who was killed by the new Avoca coalition of male lions who have made their presence …

Leopards Tracking Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #291

Don Heyneke July 7, 2017 1 13

Pictures tell a story. It has been a while since I have done a Week in Pictures; to be exact it’s been 40 weeks. While I have been happily preoccupied …

Featured Wildlife

David amongst Goliaths: The 4:4 Male

Callum Gowar July 6, 2017 5 21

I started writing this blog a while ago but had to take it out of the lineup after the untimely death of the Robson’s 4:4 male. I wanted to share with the …

Leopards Wildlife

Sparta Pride On the Brink

James Tyrrell July 3, 2017 20

When leopards get displaced by stronger individuals, we start seeing them popping up in areas we wouldn’t expect them. Old males that get ousted by younger challengers and young males …

Lions Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #290

Callum Gowar June 30, 2017 3 26

I returned energised and extremely excited to be back in the bush after an incredible leave spent on the continent where the majority of our guests reside- North America. It …

The Week in Pictures Wildlife

How Long Can the Majingilane Last?

James Tyrrell June 27, 2017 20

Once more the roars of three lions, not two, were heard in the chill dawn air. It could only be the Majingilane. Waking at intervals through the night, like a diver …

Lions Wildlife

Photographic Essay: When Time Stands Still…

Kevin Power June 20, 2017 1 10

I’m sure this phenomenon has happened to everyone in their lives. The moment you snap back to reality and realise you have been staring at something for a period of …

Leopards Wildlife

The Claws of a Lion

James Tyrrell June 19, 2017 11

A lion’s claws must be some of the most fearsome weaponry in nature. Not only are they razor sharp and as strong as carbon fibre, but there are 18 of them and …

Lions Wildlife

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