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RE: Lions of Timbavati - Potato - 06-28-2020

If presence of Mbiri males would be a resault of pressure from other males then we would see Myambula pride in that arena as well. In fact females with sub adults would be first to run of from new comming males. I think that action is just random Mbiri think - always in a look for a scrap.

RE: Lions of Timbavati - T I N O - 06-28-2020

(06-27-2020, 06:28 PM)Potato Wrote: "Sometimes not matter if is a "official source" At least they keep us informed during this lockdown like Lions of Kruger National Park among others."

Of course at least some them are doing good job, yet some of them do not. I still have in memory spreading fake news from about year ago of HB passing away. I am not saying that this dirrect fb page would also spread fake news, I am not judging anyone, yet I personally by far prefere to way for any official raport.

Yes I remember the "Matimba males" a page full of BS

RE: Lions of Timbavati - T I N O - 06-28-2020

(06-28-2020, 08:38 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: 2 Mbiri males showed up in the heart of their old territory, but soon after 2 Nharhu males caught their scent and chased them away:


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By Cathan Moore Bush Maniac

After they run away, 2 Mbiris where roaring:


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Apperantly 1 of the Nharhus was limping and had blood on his pawn, so they might be fighting aswell.. 

Mbiris recently have seen a lot of time on the ege of their old territory and Nharhus, its speculated that they are getting pressured by other coalition in Kruger from the other side, so they might try to takeover they old territory, but as we see, Nharhus are not intimiated.. We'll se what will happen in future..

I think nobody has confirm which male was limping.

Would be interesting which was

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Tr1x24 - 06-29-2020

2 Nharhus who where involved with a scrap with Mbiris :

https://www.facebook.com/113838043410868/posts/188260035968668/

This 2 always are together, while 3rd and oldest, limping one, is most time on his own..

Nharhus grown alot since they first came, the size advantage that Mbiris had before, i think is not there anymore, and if the 3rd male join, Mbiris will have hard time..

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Tr1x24 - 06-29-2020

(06-28-2020, 08:56 PM)Potato Wrote: If presence of Mbiri males would be a resault of pressure from other males then we would see Myambula pride in that arena as well. In fact females with sub adults would be first to run of from new comming males. I think that action is just random Mbiri think - always in a look for a scrap.

I said its a speculation, we dont know.. 

But its strange that they are trying now to take their own old territory, which they give it up without a fight half a year ago or so..

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Potato - 06-29-2020

Acording to Tanda Tula rangers Mbiris are much larger. I think two Mbiris vs 3 Nharhus is more or less balanced fight. Nharhus mean bussiness for sure, but Mbiris are one mighty duo.

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Potato - 06-29-2020

(06-29-2020, 01:26 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(06-28-2020, 08:56 PM)Potato Wrote: If presence of Mbiri males would be a resault of pressure from other males then we would see Myambula pride in that arena as well. In fact females with sub adults would be first to run of from new comming males. I think that action is just random Mbiri think - always in a look for a scrap.

I said its a speculation, we dont know.. 

But its strange that they are trying now to take their own old territory, which they give it up without a fight half a year ago or so..

They did not give it up without a fight. Nharhus mauled Shaka and took River pride right from the nose of Mbiri males.

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Tr1x24 - 06-29-2020

(06-29-2020, 01:39 AM)Potato Wrote: They did not give it up without a fight. Nharhus mauled Shaka and took River pride right from the nose of Mbiri males.

As far as I know, there was no official report that those scars where from Nharhus..

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Tr1x24 - 06-29-2020

(06-29-2020, 01:31 AM)Potato Wrote: Acording to Tanda Tula rangers Mbiris are much larger. I think two Mbiris vs 3 Nharhus is more or less balanced fight. Nharhus mean bussiness for sure, but Mbiris are one mighty duo.

That was from half a year ago, Nharhus grown alot since..

RE: Lions of Timbavati - T I N O - 06-29-2020

(06-29-2020, 01:48 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(06-29-2020, 01:31 AM)Potato Wrote: Acording to Tanda Tula rangers Mbiris are much larger. I think two Mbiris vs 3 Nharhus is more or less balanced fight. Nharhus mean bussiness for sure, but Mbiris are one mighty duo.

That was from half a year ago, Nharhus grown alot since..

Yes, I agree with you the Nehru have grown a lot since then

a correction only, The oldest is Mpohlo, He was chasing the Mbiri males.

RE: Lions of Timbavati - T I N O - 06-29-2020

(06-28-2020, 08:38 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: 2 Mbiri males showed up in the heart of their old territory, but soon after 2 Nharhu males caught their scent and chased them away:


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By Cathan Moore Bush Maniac

After they run away, 2 Mbiris where roaring:


*This image is copyright of its original author


Apperantly 1 of the Nharhus was limping and had blood on his pawn, so they might be fighting aswell.. 

Mbiris recently have seen a lot of time on the ege of their old territory and Nharhus, its speculated that they are getting pressured by other coalition in Kruger from the other side, so they might try to takeover they old territory, but as we see, Nharhus are not intimiated.. We'll se what will happen in future..


"Shaka" has grown a lot in the last few months
He always has looked as the little brother but look like to be taller while his brother is more bulky and weighted.
It's just my humble opinion.
What do you think?

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Tr1x24 - 06-29-2020

(06-29-2020, 05:32 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: "Shaka" has grown a lot in the last few months
He always has looked as the little brother but look like to be taller while his brother is more bulky and weighted.
It's just my humble opinion.
What do you think?

Yea, Shaka put some weight on..

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Tr1x24 - 06-29-2020

Birmingham young male on WildEarth this morning:


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Still limping but not as bad at it was, and overall in very good condition..

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Rabubi - 06-29-2020

(06-28-2020, 08:38 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: 2 Mbiri males showed up in the heart of their old territory, but soon after 2 Nharhu males caught their scent and chased them away:


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By Cathan Moore Bush Maniac

After they run away, 2 Mbiris where roaring:


*This image is copyright of its original author


Apperantly 1 of the Nharhus was limping and had blood on his pawn, so they might be fighting aswell.. 

Mbiris recently have seen a lot of time on the ege of their old territory and Nharhus, its speculated that they are getting pressured by other coalition in Kruger from the other side, so they might try to takeover they old territory, but as we see, Nharhus are not intimiated.. We'll se what will happen in future..

Hey guys, new member here. Been following these threads for a good couple for years and it\'s been really awesome getting to follow lion population dynamics (particularly in the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem), so thanks for all the great work.I think the 3 Nharhu males have been doing very well as pride males despite their youth, refusing to roll over for the 2 powerful Mbiri males (damn! Shaka has grown, he looks slightly bigger than Scar). Hopefully they remain in control in the area for long enough for the River Pride to grow even more but time will tell.

RE: Lions of Timbavati - Potato - 06-29-2020

(06-29-2020, 05:32 AM)TinoArmando Wrote:
(06-28-2020, 08:38 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: 2 Mbiri males showed up in the heart of their old territory, but soon after 2 Nharhu males caught their scent and chased them away:


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By Cathan Moore Bush Maniac

After they run away, 2 Mbiris where roaring:


*This image is copyright of its original author


Apperantly 1 of the Nharhus was limping and had blood on his pawn, so they might be fighting aswell.. 

Mbiris recently have seen a lot of time on the ege of their old territory and Nharhus, its speculated that they are getting pressured by other coalition in Kruger from the other side, so they might try to takeover they old territory, but as we see, Nharhus are not intimiated.. We'll se what will happen in future..


"Shaka" has grown a lot in the last few months
He always has looked as the little brother but look like to be taller while his brother is more bulky and weighted.
It's just my humble opinion.
What do you think?

They are long way adults, much past age in which they are still growing.