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RE: Nkhulu males - Guillermo94 - 10-27-2024

(10-25-2024, 07:32 PM)BA0701 Wrote:
(10-25-2024, 04:13 PM)Ngonya Wrote: Londolozi - The week in pictures
At least two Nkuhlu males in Londolozi 

"One of the new arrivals on Londolozi, a Nkuhlu Male rests in the shade after he and one of his brothers were found feeding on a giraffe carcass at Monzo Sheet Erosion."
"Having these males now venturing deeper into the Ndzhenga Males’ territory is a rather interesting turn of events. I can smell something intense brewing."

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Sean zeederberg

I hope the Nwas are able to catch one or two of them alone, giving them the opportunity to drive them off. If the whole crew comes in, it would spell disaster for the prides and cubs, especially given their penchant for killing cubs. This has been my biggest concern, since these boys have been hanging more all together, and in really good condition. There is literally nowhere they can't go, and no pride they cannot take, when they stick together.

If that was true they would had chased the Gijima male lions. Although they have been looking strong and healthy.


RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 10-27-2024

(10-27-2024, 04:43 AM)Rui Ferreira Wrote: I really doubt we will ever see #4 ( its #4 right ? ) ever again , it would be a miracle for him to show up again
Guides in the south seem extremely convicted that there are still 6 Nkuhlus around, for that i try to keep my hopes alive. But indeed such a long time no photos while all others pictured.


RE: Nkhulu males - BA0701 - 10-27-2024

(10-27-2024, 05:17 AM)Guillermo94 Wrote:
(10-25-2024, 07:32 PM)BA0701 Wrote:
(10-25-2024, 04:13 PM)Ngonya Wrote: Londolozi - The week in pictures
At least two Nkuhlu males in Londolozi 

"One of the new arrivals on Londolozi, a Nkuhlu Male rests in the shade after he and one of his brothers were found feeding on a giraffe carcass at Monzo Sheet Erosion."
"Having these males now venturing deeper into the Ndzhenga Males’ territory is a rather interesting turn of events. I can smell something intense brewing."

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Sean zeederberg

I hope the Nwas are able to catch one or two of them alone, giving them the opportunity to drive them off. If the whole crew comes in, it would spell disaster for the prides and cubs, especially given their penchant for killing cubs. This has been my biggest concern, since these boys have been hanging more all together, and in really good condition. There is literally nowhere they can't go, and no pride they cannot take, when they stick together.

If that was true they would had chased the Gijima male lions. Although they have been looking strong and healthy.

Gijimas control a rather sizeable territory, so they could well have slipped through while the Gijimas were in another area. If they came through 5 strong, in their current condition and seeming confidence, I have no doubt, there is literally nowhere in SS that these boys cannot go.


RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 10-29-2024

update: picture taken November 2023
Nkuhlu male #4 (likely not a very recent picture, author is not in KNP)

According to local guides at Kirkman's Kamp & Lion Sands, all 6 Nkuhlu brothers were accounted for during this past 4 months (even thought no pictures of #4, which is honestly a bit ridiculous imo). It is said one of them is a bit skinny and limping, preferring to spend his time more east, in Kruger.

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Photo credits: Jacques Schutte 



RE: Nkhulu males - Duco Ndona - 10-29-2024

I guess he is still there. But seperated from the others and visibly not fit. So not really worth seeking out with the tourists when you can just as easily show them his brothers.
Or he is just not in a area where tourist are allowed.


RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 10-31-2024

3 Nkuhlu males (#3, #5, #6) bonding in Tengile



RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 10-31-2024

3 Nkuhlu males, looking regal and healthy
#3 & #6

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#5

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by alyssacopham 



RE: Nkhulu males - Potato - 10-31-2024







RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 11-01-2024

Nkuhlu males bonding at Kirkman's Kamp



RE: Nkhulu males - Tr1x24 - 11-02-2024

Cant remember if this is posted here already, sub Nkhulus back in June 2020:

Credits: Mohammed Hassen Varachia


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Smudge male is easy to id, idk about the others.


RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 11-02-2024

(11-02-2024, 12:33 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Cant remember if this is posted here already, sub Nkhulus back in June 2020:

Credits: Mohammed Hassen Varachia


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Smudge male is easy to id, idk about the others.
great picture!
It seems to me like the other two bigger boys there are
N4

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N5

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Looking back at some of their pictures they seem to barely have any big difference in terms of development, but ofc being that young i assume it just haven't kicked in for any of them, thats why so similar lol. 
I wonder what Nkuhlus are littermates to others? 
We'll never know for sure ofc but the ones i see one of the most resemblance are N4 and N5, or N4 and N6...


RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 11-03-2024

Nkuhlu male #3, in perfect condition, joins his 4 brothers



RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 11-03-2024

Nkuhlu male #1 seeking for shade 



RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 11-04-2024

3 Nkuhlu males patrolling at Sabi Sands
Snip Tail (#2) leads Smudge (#1) and then Crooked Tail (#5)


Nkuhlu #6 with a Sand River lioness

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by Reilly O’Connor



RE: Nkhulu males - Ngonya - 11-05-2024

Nkuhlu males at the sand river in Tengile
#3 - #6


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by Lina Mallon