Ranger Diaries

Elephant Warning Charge

The morning was cold and the air was crisp, without a cloud in the sky. It was a typical South African winte...

When to shoot or not to shoot?

This is a good question, but it does not have a simple answer. The number of variables is almost infinite, "wh...

Lion Pride and Elephant Herd Encounter

It was a hot humid February morning and we were out on our walking patrol, along the Makhutswi River, on the...

Stories and anecdotes about Black Rhino

These are my stories and stories from others I have spoken to, about our experiences with a black rhino. This ...