Umkumbe Leopards: Toms Dominate Recent Sightings
The past couple of weeks on the Umkumbe traverse we've certainly not had any reason to shout "girl power". We normally enjoy a varied mix of both female and male leopard sightings, but recently the toms have dominated the leopard sightings. Males tend to cover a wide range and spend much[…]
Week in Pictures : Lions, Leopards and Everything in Between
Welcome to the "Week in Pictures", a time to celebrate the events of the week. This week, across the board, we've seen a marked increase in big cat sightings. That's not to say we haven't enjoyed a wealth of other sightings such as plains game, pachyderms and rare creatures. Here's[…]
Another Wild Dog Den on the Radar!
If you've been following our wildlife updates for long enough, you'll remember the excitement that surrounded the discovery of a wild dog den near Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp almost a year ago. This is some sensational news, as we know these super predators are an endangered species,[…]
Prehistoric Looking Pangolin Spotted in Sabi Sand
The pangolin is prehistoric looking creature covered in a scaly, protective armour and is rarely seen. Little is known about these notoriously shy mammals, but we do know they're a protected species and sightings of them in the wild always need to be celebrated. It is estimated that over 100, 000[…]
Ross Breakaway Lionesses: #BestFriendsForever
These endearing photos taken of the Ross Breakaway lionesses show their softer side, while an image of one of the females baring her teeth shows her true colours... They are wild cats, of course, and they survive on live prey, but their bond as sisters appears to be unbreakable. We have watched them[…]