Fig Tree Boys - Printable Version

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RE: Fig Tree Boys - T_Ferguson - 02-25-2024

(02-25-2024, 01:30 PM)BigLion39 Wrote:
(02-23-2024, 07:29 AM)Redroadmale Wrote: Hope Osupaat can hold his territory for another year for the cubs

Well chances are very slim and will depend on if Lemek Boys want more prides. They are a powerful coalition of 4 and have had run-ins with both Fig Tree Boys already. Plus Osuppat, his 2 sons, and the whole pride will have to dodge the huge herds of cattle currently grazing in the Conservancy. Not sure people grasp the density of how much livestock is there and in the Mara. Rangers and guides, not all of them, but most, don't want people sharing pics and videos of the cattle and sheep. One poor tourist was just there and was attacked on social media by guides because he shared photos. He was actually there looking for Nyekendu. These photos were taken a few days ago by YanYanYan, a tourist and they were taken in OMC in Enkoyunai Pride territory. Like I said he was there with his family, spent over $10k U.S., he was looking for Nyekendu, and instead saw many herds of cattle. He wasn't a happy camper.

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This is the sad reality facing the once plentiful large game of Africa. As I've said many times, the only solution to this problem is to give all of these people (however many millions live in Central Africa) a new way of life, and move them away from this area. This solution is never going to happen, and Big Cats and Elephants will be gone from existence within our lifetimes.

RE: Fig Tree Boys - Lipstick2 - 03-22-2024

The remaining Fig Tree Boy Osupaat recently

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All credits to Joshua Naingisa

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Credits to Janet Corradidi
He's looking exactly like his late grandfather Blackie here.

Now, with the demise of his brother Nyekundo, he has a very difficult time to protect his Enkoyonai pride, especially against their main neighboring rivals, the 4 Lemek boys.

However there is also good news as their 2 sub-adult sons, Engogu and Kas are growing very fast to being adults. They'll be 3 at this year and i bet they're ready to start on their own journey even right now, although they're still with their natal pride.
Here are some photos of them:

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Kas:

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Credits also to Joshua Naingisa
I think, Kas is either Nyekundo's or both are Osupaat's sons, it will be revealed later.
Their dark mane at such young age is something very special typical feature to the 4'km bloodline. Don't forget, they're grandsons of Maridadi and Kaka, and great-grandsons of Blackie (& Lipstick) and their 3rd brother.

RE: Fig Tree Boys - Ponce - 04-13-2024

Lenkong'u captured by the Sankai. Are the Sankai stalking Osupaat's domain?

RE: Fig Tree Boys - Lipstick2 - 07-07-2024

Osupaat is doing great - against all odds - he's still show his dominance, but recently more like near Oldikdik pride territory like here:

Now, with the leaving of 4 Lemek boys (Oldikdik pride males) into Naboisho, perhaps he got a little more airspace after the very close proximity of his neighboring rivals, last time with the addition of the 3 Sankai boys too...

Some more great news: the 2 oldest sons of Nyekundo&Osupaat Enkoyonai dispersed nomads now Lenkongu and Kas were seen together at Naboisho. (This is not so great tho, in the grip of some large adult coalitions like Lemek, Rongai, MYF boys etc who have just started a bigger competition among themselves, completely upsetting the order, as you can see at latest case with b&f chasing between Lemek and Rongai boys. So, this is not the safest area for them now, but hopefully they can avoiding any problems.)

They're seeming in great shape and luckily it seems Lenkongu hasn't any problems with the former minor bites suffered from the 3 Sankai boys for now as well.

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RE: Fig Tree Boys - Lipstick2 - 07-20-2024

Osupaat now - feeding on a topi carcass - he reminds me a lot to Blackie

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Credits to Forrest de Souza

Remembering his young age when he was with his cute brother Nyekundo as teenagers

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Credit: Danielle Liska

TBT 2017 his late grandfather - as i think - Blackie with Lipstick aka the legendary 4'km coalition.

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Thanks: Zebra Plains Mara Camps

RE: Fig Tree Boys - BA0701 - 07-20-2024

(07-20-2024, 05:15 AM)Lipstick2 Wrote: Osupaat now - feeding on a topi carcass - he reminds me a lot to Blackie

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Credits to Forrest de Souza

Remembering his young age when he was with his cute brother Nyekundo as teenagers

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Credit: Danielle Liska

TBT 2017 his late grandfather - as i think - Blackie with Lipstick aka the legendary 4'km coalition.

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Thanks: Zebra Plains Mara Camps

They sure grow 'em big and beautiful down there, especially those black manes, very impressive!

RE: Fig Tree Boys - Lipstick2 - 07-22-2024

(07-20-2024, 06:18 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(07-20-2024, 05:15 AM)Lipstick2 Wrote: Osupaat now - feeding on a topi carcass - he reminds me a lot to Blackie

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Credits to Forrest de Souza

Remembering his young age when he was with his cute brother Nyekundo as teenagers

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Credit: Danielle Liska

TBT 2017 his late grandfather - as i think - Blackie with Lipstick aka the legendary 4'km coalition.

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Thanks: Zebra Plains Mara Camps

They sure grow 'em big and beautiful down there, especially those black manes, very impressive!

Sadly, only Osupaat can become such a beautiful mature male with long dark mane, now with that his brother Nyekundo disappeared months ago...

RE: Fig Tree Boys - Lipstick2 - 07-22-2024

Osupaat

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Credit: NJ Wight

RE: Fig Tree Boys - BigLion39 - 08-07-2024

Osupaat at night