The Birmingham Males

[Tshokwane]

I don't recall reading about them being seven, but I did found this bit:
Back in October 2013, these males were reported by Tintswalo Safari Lodge as being part of a large pride of lions, called Birmingham or Orpen pride. They consisted of 22 Lions, of which were several young males, and are related to the Koppies and Mbiri females. Birmingham male lions facebook page.
So yes, easily there could have been more males in the coalition, but since that is a huge number they tend to separate and form a smaller coalition, sometimes it helps when the food is scarce.

Yesterday and today they were found again, including a couple of nice sightings.
Here they are roaring, we can listen from a distance.

And here again, it's so amazing to hear them roar all over you.

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Some pics of the boys:
This one is the older male, usually referred to as Blondie

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Some of the brothers, look at that stretch

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Blondie again. Funny enough, there was a question asked to the presenter about their size and weight. He said that the Matimbas are probably bigger, he placed Hairy belly in a 250 kg weight(it's obviously an estimation, although one made by someone who sees them daily) and this blond male in a 220-230 kg mark, with the others in a 200-210 kg mark.
My point is to show how BIG this young lads are with the older one about 5 years old and the others around only 4. He also explained that with older age they would stay in a similar weight, but grow a little taller, something that would make them lose some of their bulk.

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Here is the entire am drive of today. Check the markers to find when the lions appear.

Amazing tims to be viewing lions. Reply