(09-01-2023, 11:10 PM)BA0701 Wrote: Has there been any word on the Mongawane Males recently? Feels like forever since we've heard anything on them, barely a peep since they went into the Bermuda Triangle that is Kruger National Park

(09-01-2023, 11:53 PM)Wyld@Heart Wrote:

(09-01-2023, 11:10 PM)BA0701 Wrote: Has there been any word on the Mongawane Males recently? Feels like forever since we've heard anything on them, barely a peep since they went into the Bermuda Triangle that is Kruger National Park

Just had a look at my map now to orient myself. Basically if they pushed east there is just the S39 then a massive tract north to the H9 linking Phalaborwa gate. There are absolutely no tourist roads in that entire block east/northeast of Timbavati and neighboring private reserves. The only people traversing would be rangers on patrol and science teams, I'd estimate a 1000 sqm, probably greater, between H7, S39 and H9 pretty much devoid of human activity except that of a transitory nature in itself. The major natural barrier would be the Olifants river which is perennial but also allows a fairly easy crossing unless in full flow during heavy rains. Poaching is a scourge but that area has the Timbavati and neighboring reserves as a buffer to the west and vast wilderness to Mozambique so they should be relatively safe from that danger.

Two strong males entering their prime with a decent bond, I think their chances of making it are about as good as can be expected. I reckon they're in that zone, or so I'd like to think.

(09-01-2023, 11:53 PM)Wyld@Heart Wrote: Just had a look at my map now to orient myself. Basically if they pushed east there is just the S39 then a massive tract north to the H9 linking Phalaborwa gate. There are absolutely no tourist roads in that entire block east/northeast of Timbavati and neighboring private reserves. The only people traversing would be rangers on patrol and science teams, I'd estimate a 1000 sqm, probably greater, between H7, S39 and H9 pretty much devoid of human activity except that of a transitory nature in itself. The major natural barrier would be the Olifants river which is perennial but also allows a fairly easy crossing unless in full flow during heavy rains. Poaching is a scourge but that area has the Timbavati and neighboring reserves as a buffer to the west and vast wilderness to Mozambique so they should be relatively safe from that danger.

Two strong males entering their prime with a decent bond, I think their chances of making it are about as good as can be expected. I reckon they're in that zone, or so I'd like to think.

(09-04-2023, 07:16 AM)Horizon Wrote: Imane was fortunate when she managed to find the magnificent lion, Ratelpan male, enjoying moments of freedom and clarity that didn’t last long. After this sighting, a few weeks later, he was seen injured and wounded after a fight with other males. Luckily, his injuries were not fatal and he could recover from them.

(09-05-2023, 02:59 PM)Brahimlegend Wrote: It was the other Ratelpan male seen injured lately not this one.

(09-05-2023, 08:43 AM)Horizon Wrote: billdrewmpisi

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The Trichardt brothers fend off huge crocodiles to claim the rancid remains of a giraffe cow that has been stewing in the Nwanetsi river for the past few days. Some amazing video footage to follow.