by ecom | Oct 29, 2021 | Reserve
Have you ever been woken by a real bushveld alarm clock? Alison Nicholls has. Here’s her recollection: “Despite its bold colouring of yellow and black with flecks of red, the crested barbet has a decidedly scruffy appearance, which is enhanced by its...
by ecom | Oct 25, 2021 | Reserve
Let’s take a look at the truly weird and wonderful giraffe. They have 7 vertebrae in their necks, just like us—and almost all other mammals. Both male and female giraffe calves are born with ossicles (bone horns), but they only fuse to the skull after birth, which...
by ecom | Oct 4, 2021 | Reserve, Sightings
Limpopo-Lipadi operations manager, Duane recently spotted a wild dog pup, bringing new hope to the reserve’s endangered but beloved wild dogs! The African wild dog is the second most endangered animal in Africa, with a population of approximately 6 600. Whenever...
by ecom | Sep 13, 2021 | Reserve, Sightings
What a great way to start the week! Our reserve manager, Duane spotted a wild dog puppy a few weeks ago. We’re not quite sure if there are more, but for now, we’re just over the moon about this one new member of the pack! 📸 Duane Jacobsz
by ecom | Aug 23, 2021 | Reserve
It’s no secret that we carry a special torch for wild dogs here at Limpopo-Lipadi. These endangered canines are protected on our reserve. Here are ten interesting facts you might not have known about African wild dogs. 1. Wild dogs are unique to Africa. 2. Wild...
by ecom | Jul 26, 2021 | Conservation, Reserve
July kicked off a busy wildlife management month for us at Limpopo-Lipadi, with our first order of business being the sale and translocation of three giraffes to a neighbouring game farm. It is a well-lamented fact that giraffes are notoriously difficult to capture...
