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Articles about the wildlife at Klaserie Drift

Debunking common wildlife myths!

Posted by Emily on Sat July 1, 2023 in Safari Factfile and Wildlife.

Did you know the cheetah is not actually the fastest animal on the planet? That accolade actually belongs to the Peregrine falcon, which can dive at speeds reaching a colossal 390km/h! Keep reading to uncover the truth behind more common myths and misconceptions about African wildlife.

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Cub Cannibalism - A River Pride Tragedy

Posted by Emily on Wed November 23, 2022 in Sightings Report and Wildlife.

Tragedy has struck the youngest members of the iconic Klaserie River pride leading to a rare case of cannibalism observed between the lion cubs. Keep reading for the full story...

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Leopards of Klaserie Drift

Posted by Emily on Tue August 9, 2022 in Wildlife.

Over the years, our guides have had the luxury of getting to know many of the different leopards that call our part of the Klaserie home. Whilst some grow and move on to pastures new, others stay and thrive along our stunning section of the Klaserie River, even raising the next generation of fabulous felines right on our doorstep. Following their stories and learning about each individual character is a fascinating aspect of our guides' work. Here we share a little about just some of the incredible leopards that are currently found at Klaserie Drift.

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Why does a zebra have its stripes?

Posted by Emily on Thu September 23, 2021 in Wildlife.

Have you ever wondered why a zebra has its dazzling black and white stripes? Ponder no more! Guide Emily is armed with all the latest science on the matter...

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Territorial warfare - a clash of hippos

Posted by Emily on Fri September 3, 2021 in Wildlife.

What happens when two enormous hippo bulls decide there's only enough room for one? Read on to find out more about this incredible sighting!

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