by ecom | Dec 3, 2024 | Science
La Niña–El Niño Twist By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Dec 3, 2024 | Science Now that the first good rains have come to Limpopo-Lipadi, we can all mutter a big sigh of relief. After the drought of the past year, these rains (‘Pula’ in Setswana) wash our worries a bit away,...
by ecom | Sep 12, 2023 | Science
IT meets manpower at the Reserve By: Limpopo-Lipadi | Date: Sep 12, 2023 | Science IT meets manpower at the Reserve The last couple of months on the Reserve were thrilling for co-owner Martina (a retired vet). Martina had been waiting for years for a good number of...
by ecom | Aug 24, 2020 | Reserve, Science
One of the tell-tale signs of historic overgrazing is bush encroachment by certain species of plants, like sickle-bush (Dichrostachys cinerea), blackthorn (Senegalia mellifera) and slender three-hook thorn (Senegalia Senegal). It is a lament of many a conservator, as...
by ecom | Jul 8, 2019 | Conservation, Reserve, Science
When you come to think of it, most mammals have pretty boring coats of brown or grey with some dapples here and there. So when you see the bold patterns of giraffes and zebra’s, you can’t help but wonder why. Is there a reason why these animals are dressed the way...
by ecom | Aug 30, 2018 | Science
Wild dogs are the favourites of many people around Limpopo-Lipadi. With their social habits, family bonds and their incredible hunting skills they are extraordinary to observe in their behaviour. While gravely endangered in all of Africa we are proud to have a healthy...
by ecom | Aug 16, 2018 | Community, Conservation, Science, Volunteers
By Gabriella, Veterinarian Whether it’s an interesting sighting, a vehicle breakdown, or wildlife conflict situations close to the reserve, every day something unexpected can happen in the bush. It keeps us very busy, but to carry on systematic and precise...