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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - titose - 03-23-2021

Early morning in Kruger, the old Kumana male "Drop-Lip" patrolling his territory along the S41 and H6.
#KrugerNationalPark #ShishangaanPrideMale
By: Mareliza Jurgens

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The old Kumana male drinking from a small puddle on the floor while patrolling!


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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - titose - 03-23-2021

One of the three Biyamiti young males, blind in one eye.
#KrugerNationalPark
By Things We Shoot • ??


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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - Potato - 03-23-2021

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Seeking Casper, the Ghost of Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is home to the famous Casper, one of the very few white lions in the Park.

According to Big on Wild, Casper was born in 2014 around the Satara area and was fathered by one of the Shishangaan male lions.
Many have gone on safari expeditions in the hopes to glimpse this elusive big cat, but not all who seek him are so lucky. Photographer Armand Grobler did come across Casper in a very unusual way after years of searching for him. Here is his special encounter.


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It was 05:33am when my phone’s ringing broke the silence of a quiet Kruger morning at the Satara Rest Camp. It was a call from my friend and fellow photographer Louis who had just departed camp for a morning drive several minutes before me.


Louis had found Casper on the H7 road and I drove straight there, joining a queue of approximately 15 vehicles already on site. I had been desperate to photograph Casper for over six years.



I could see the ghastly white colour of his pale pelt shining brightly in the gloom; being a white lion, Casper’s white fur stood out significantly in the darkness prior to dawn, making him relatively easy to find on the tarmac road.



Eventually, I reached viewing point, as he laid almost completely hidden in the towering grass, when a SANParks staff vehicle carrying six people standing on the back drove past, chasing all four lions deep into the bush. I felt my heart sink and a sense of frustration build up that would last the entire day. I couldn’t believe it, I had come so close only to lose my precious opportunity due to people standing on the back of a ‘bakkie,’ sending the lions running. I was devastated.

The next day, it was Louis’ birthday and I was celebrating with him and some friends, enjoying the tranquillity of the afternoon by the boundary fence, with a scenic view of the bush surrounding the camp. Then someone yelled: ‘Hey isn’t that the white lion?’ pointing past me to the bush behind. I couldn’t believe it, there just outside the camp fence was Casper and his three brothers clearly visible, staring eerily in our direction.



I jumped into my vehicle and drove around, hoping and praying that he may, against all odds, cross over the road for me to finally get the opportunity I had been so desperate for. Then, out of nowhere, like a ghost from the shadows, he appeared, eventually crossing right in front of my vehicle, followed closely by his brothers. I looked at the scars on hos fur of untold battles, a victor and true warrior. With one final glance back, he disappeared into the dense scrub like mist on a hot morning.
I sat stunned, with a sense of happiness and content I had not experienced in a long time. As I thought of how this story unfolded, I laughed at the irony of it all. Six years of searching for this lion, only for him to eventually find me.
Pictures: Armand Grobler




RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - Brahim - 03-23-2021

Video of Casper and bros 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1JoDiHR-hr4&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR20gMS6qpPJF4-69VyEhuVPjySgQEUB3vJ4N-CvzaF9r_gCKmQSAN_msrM


RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - Tr1x24 - 03-23-2021

(03-23-2021, 10:42 PM)Brahimlegend Wrote: Video of Casper and bros 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1JoDiHR-hr4&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR20gMS6qpPJF4-69VyEhuVPjySgQEUB3vJ4N-CvzaF9r_gCKmQSAN_msrM

They spotted lioness in their company..

Hope they stay in that area, we will have regular sighting then.


RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - titose - 03-23-2021

Toya of the Mjejane males on honeymoon this past weekend
#KrugerNationalPark
By Yusuf Kola


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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - titose - 03-24-2021

A huge male belonging to the famous duo known as the Leuubron brothers, many people consider them to be the largest lions in the Kruger National Park.
#KNP #KrugerPark
By Nala Africa Tours & Safaris


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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - titose - 03-24-2021

Stunning portraits of each of the three golden boys of the northern letaba/Phalaborwa known as the mighty Mopani/Shimuwini males.
#Phalaborwa #KrugerPark #Letaba #H14
By Gareth Thomas


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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - titose - 03-24-2021

3/5 Gomondwane males.
Three beautiful lions on the move at the S28 & H4-2 Southern junction, near Crocodile Bridge this morning
Tinged by Mariska


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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - Brahim - 03-24-2021

Smudge and darkmane 2/2 Mazithi males, lubyelubye pride males. Seen recently on h4-2. Darkmane was mating.
Credit: Michelle Storm
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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - Brahim - 03-24-2021

Old lubyelubye.
Seen on H4-2
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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - Brahim - 03-24-2021

Son of jocks. 
Seen on H4-2
Credit: Michelle Storm
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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - titose - 03-24-2021

"T" one of the Mjejane males on the s114 with a lady friend. She wasn't in the 'mood' anymore and he felt really sorry for himself
Kruger National Park
By Stef Botha Photography


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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - titose - 03-24-2021

The bad boys of southern Kruger, the three fierce Mjejane males on a mission in the Lukimbi Safari loge area, KNP.
From left to right: Pretty boy, T and Toya... These guys don't take hostages!
#Lukimbi #KNP #KrugerPark
By Christa Böhmer


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RE: Coalitions of Kruger National Park - Brahim - 03-25-2021

Nkaya Pan male with his distinctive slit nose. Spotted near Sweni waterhole mating with his girl. 

Credit: Louise Battaliou 
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