Nkuhlu males - Printable Version

Nkuhlu males - Printable Version

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RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 07-13-2024

Nkhulu #6 during mid-late june, by matydgo

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Snip Tail leading Smudge on a territorial patrol

RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 07-17-2024

4 Nkhulu male lions at Lion Sands by Francois Fourie
(brothers there: 1, 2, 3 and 5)
5 and 3 at the back, Smudge in front

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Snip Tail - Smudge

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"[...] a little bit of contact calling happened and then out of nowhere 'this' male lion just came running out of the bush hit it down into the river and as he got there stoppped in his tracks and we watched two other male lions cross the river. So ended up being at least 4 members of the Nkhulu coalition and we saw 5 male lions so they were definitly chasing a lion, im just not sure which one [...]"

im wondering if thats from this morning as he says or from the Nkhulu x Gijima confrontation earlier this month...

RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 07-17-2024

"Nkuhlu Coalition is back...and they're making some noise
For the first time in a while, the Nkuhlu coalition was spotted. After hearing lion audio for the last two days, it was only a matter of time before something happened. On a morning safari, contact calling was heard from afar. Suddenly, a male lion passed the vehicle heading towards the river, followed by more lion audio.
Further inspection revealed two male lions crossing the river and the first lion running away. It was unclear if they were all from the same coalition as four members of the Nkuhlu coalition were followed, roaring and highly mobile, possibly on the trail of another lion. What a morning!"

RE: Nkhulu males - BA0701 - 07-17-2024

(07-17-2024, 09:24 PM)Ngonya Wrote: "Nkuhlu Coalition is back...and they're making some noise
For the first time in a while, the Nkuhlu coalition was spotted. After hearing lion audio for the last two days, it was only a matter of time before something happened. On a morning safari, contact calling was heard from afar. Suddenly, a male lion passed the vehicle heading towards the river, followed by more lion audio.
Further inspection revealed two male lions crossing the river and the first lion running away. It was unclear if they were all from the same coalition as four members of the Nkuhlu coalition were followed, roaring and highly mobile, possibly on the trail of another lion. What a morning!"

That could spell problems for many a coalition, especially those nearest, namely the Gijimas. Hopefully the guides will be keeping a close eye on the proceedings. It is great to see them all together though, and seeming to act with a purpose.

RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 07-18-2024

2/6 Nkhulu males on the sand river, by Matt Tow
5th male (crooked/kinky tail boy)

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3rd male, his hip is still looking weird

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RE: Nkhulu males - Mwk85 - 07-18-2024

Haven't seen anything on whom the other male lion was but did read that he was seen on top of a hill roaring after being chased across the river. Going off of that, I'd bet that it was one of the Gijima males. Don't really see any unknown male opting to roar in the area of two established coalitions.

RE: Nkhulu males - BA0701 - 07-18-2024

(07-18-2024, 08:03 AM)Mwk85 Wrote: Haven't seen anything on whom the other male lion was but did read that he was seen on top of a hill roaring after being chased across the river. Going off of that, I'd bet that it was one of the Gijima males. Don't really see any unknown male opting to roar in the area of two established coalitions.

That is my guess as well, especially given other recent events.

RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 07-18-2024

4 Nkhulu males in Kirkman's Kamp, by Clare Cook

Posted a couple of days ago
#5 - #2 - #3

Snip Tail (#2)

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Kinky/Crooked Tail (#5)

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Posted yesterday, during the chase of the unknown male
Snip Tail (#2) standing and leading his brothers

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Snip Tail (#2), Smudge (#1) and Kinky Tail (#5) all roaring

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RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 07-19-2024

(07-17-2024, 09:24 PM)Ngonya Wrote: "Nkuhlu Coalition is back...and they're making some noise
For the first time in a while, the Nkuhlu coalition was spotted. After hearing lion audio for the last two days, it was only a matter of time before something happened. On a morning safari, contact calling was heard from afar. Suddenly, a male lion passed the vehicle heading towards the river, followed by more lion audio.
Further inspection revealed two male lions crossing the river and the first lion running away. It was unclear if they were all from the same coalition as four members of the Nkuhlu coalition were followed, roaring and highly mobile, possibly on the trail of another lion. What a morning!"

More complete video version of the persecution in Lion Sands

RE: Nkhulu males - adamstocks16 - 07-22-2024

Hey guys back after a weeks holiday just catching up on proceedings. Seems the Gijima vs Nkhulu rivalry is far from over!

RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 07-22-2024

(07-22-2024, 03:22 AM)adamstocks16 Wrote: Hey guys back after a weeks holiday just catching up on proceedings.

Welcome back

(07-22-2024, 03:22 AM)adamstocks16 Wrote: Seems the Gijima vs Nkhulu rivalry is far from over!

indeed. Interesting times ahead.

Im wondering if the lion the Nkuhlus chased could've been S.Avoca, since he has recently left the usual "deep" south and was seen in Dulini with Mangheni pride and Tumbela male on a carcass.

RE: Nkhulu males - BA0701 - 07-22-2024

(07-22-2024, 05:31 AM)Ngonya Wrote: Im wondering if the lion the Nkuhlus chased could've been S.Avoca, since he has recently left the usual "deep" south and was seen in Dulini with Mangheni pride and Tumbela male on a carcass.

I hadn't considered that, but indeed it does make sense. S Avoca ended up in WS for some reason.

RE: Nkhulu males - BA0701 - 07-22-2024

(07-22-2024, 03:22 AM)adamstocks16 Wrote: Hey guys back after a weeks holiday just catching up on proceedings. Seems the Gijima vs Nkhulu rivalry is far from over!

Indeed, welcome back, you have some catching up to do Lol

RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 07-23-2024

April/May 2023 - by Pieter Brits
"We decided to follow the dirt road and avoid vehicles on the asphalt. Then two male lions came walking towards us."

Nkhulu #3 when he still had a dreadlock on his mane

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RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 07-23-2024

by Marina.PPN
6th Nkhulu by himself in Kruger back in june

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by Subbu’s wildlife photography
6th Nkhulu male mating with a lioness in Kruger