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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-05-2016
(11-05-2016, 04:41 AM)Georgel Wrote: I wonder from where you concluded that I've confused two events. In all my last posts I've talked about how Ginger has been badly injured and by whom. But, of course, you know better than me what I'm talking about.
It is evident, yes.
Quote:Last but not least, nobody (excepting you, as always?) claimed that Ginger has been beaten by the Matshapiris.
Except that yes, there is.
For the second time: Lion Update: A Close Call for the Matimba Coalition
Quote:Signs of a near fatal conflict are evident and it seems the male is extremely lucky to not only have survived the attack but to have remained alive since. He may have cheated death even further by escaping any long-term injury, particularly spinal damage, and thus managed to make his way back towards central Londolozi and find his brother. Despite looking thin and badly hurt, he sports only superficial injuries with the exception of a typical “kill bite” (seen in male lion conflicts) around the lower back
Then, they discuss who did it.
Quote:This happened far away from any Majingilane presence, though.
The young but already infamous Birmingham males from the northern Sabi Sands have occasionally ventured down into north-eastern Londolozi, several strong. The two fierce Matshipiri males spend most of their time much further south with the remaining Sparta pride lionesses. There is a single unknown male whose fairly nomadic nature causes him to temporarily appear amongst all of this chaos, but him alone could not have done enough damage to the strong Matimba male. Perhaps two or three of the Birmingham males had caught him off guard as they explored closer to Londolozi while the dark-maned male was out of sight.
So, the most likely culprits:
- Two or three of the Birmingham males.
- The Matshapiri males.
Had it been the Birmingham males, it must have been just two. Three would have killed him easily.
Which is why I and others who were discussing the matter at that time, were thinking that it was the Matshapiri males.
RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-05-2016
This is not the first time this subject is discussed. You might want to go back and read again the posts.
But for now, let's finish this conversation, there's no point in repeating all over again something that's already posted.
RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-05-2016
Credits to Craig Parsons.
Dark Mane, the boss.
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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-05-2016
Credits to Idube Game Reserve.
Scar Nose caught this buffalo for the Othawa pride.
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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-06-2016
Dark Mane, credits to Craig Parsons.
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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-06-2016
Credits to Leopard Hills.
During the dry conditions all the animals have to adapted to go on with the fight for survival. Lions are well known to adapted to the conditions they are faced with in order to still hunt successfully.In this case the last stream of what use to be a river is still a lifeline for most of the animals, but also a deathtrap as this is where the Othawa pride and one of the Majingelane males positioned themselves for the next meal, knowing that the precious water will draw in some thirsty animals.Before the heat of the day was gone young buffalo calf came down to get a sip of lifesaving water and instead found death...
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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-07-2016
Scar Nose, credits to Craig Parsons.
Maybe it is the position of the pic or the light, but this is one of the first pics where he is showing a bit his age, otherwise he's always the youngest looking of the four.
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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Ngala - 11-08-2016
Photo and information credits: Cpar photography - Craig Parsons
"Beauty or the beast?" Scar Nose.
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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - vinodkumarn - 11-08-2016
who is the eldest and who is the youngest?
I believe Dark Mane, Hip Scar, Golden Mane and Scar Nose is the order.
Dark Mane is the dominant one and Golden Mane being the least dominant.
Correct me if I am wrong
RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-09-2016
(11-08-2016, 11:57 PM)vinodkumarn Wrote: who is the eldest and who is the youngest?
I believe Dark Mane, Hip Scar, Golden Mane and Scar Nose is the order.
Dark Mane is the dominant one and Golden Mane being the least dominant.
I agree with you except on the last bit.
To me Dark Mane is certainly the dominant one, but I think Golden Mane is ranked 2º. He may have been in the bottom when he was younger, but now I think he is much more dominant within the coalition.
RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-09-2016
Scar Nose, credits to Craig Parsons.
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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - vinodkumarn - 11-10-2016
wonderful to see how these magnificent lions have grown in a span of 2 years
How bulky they became and their manes became dark
In 2010:
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In 2012:
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Pc: James Hobson and [i]Adam Bannister[/i]
RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Ngala - 11-10-2016
From Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve:
"One of the Majingilane males resting in the shade , trying to escape the heat." Dark Mane.
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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Tshokwane - 11-10-2016
One more of Dark Mane, he was with the Othawa pride. Credits to Idube Game Reserve.
I wonder if one of his brothers smacked him in the eye. In both pics he has it almost closed.
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RE: History most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions - Fredymrt - 11-11-2016
Credits to:Morkel Erasmus.
It was a crisp winter's morning.
Francolins were calling, announcing the unavoidable dawn that was breaking.
The Land Rover engine was chugging along as we slowly crawled out of the lodge grounds of Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand (South Africa).
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Then the roaring of lions brought us on high alert.
We followed, and came across one of the legendary Majingilane coalition male lions, walking up the road ahead of us and roaring towards his brothers. His brothers answered!
Soon we were witness to a reunion of these males - they had all been patrolling various corners of their territory, and this morning was their bonding moment.
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It was gloomy weather
the sighting remains one that I'll remember for a long time...seeing these males and the affection they showed upfront, combined with that quick weird show of dominance from the superior ranking one, gave me a glimpse into the dynamics of these male lion coalitions that have so long been the staple of the Sabi Sands and Greater Kruger area.