The Matshapiri Males - Printable Version

The Matshapiri Males - Printable Version

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The Matshapiri Males - Jack-T - 10-19-2015

MALAMALA (16/10/2015)

It's going to be difficult to sum up today in a short paragraph!! Lions: The Matshapiri pride joined up with the 3 lionesses from the Eyrefield pride who initially showed a lot of hostility towards the Matshapiri lioness. 2 Styx lionesses were near Stwise, a herd of buffalo to their east and further east of that were 2 members of the new coalition of 5 males. Down south we found the Charleston male with the injured jaw and there are reports of a dead male lion around Rocky Crossing.

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RE: Lions of sabi sands - Tshokwane - 01-15-2016

For the moment I'm unable to post regularly. But to make up for this, here's an introduction to a new coalition that has been for some time having a big part of lion life, achieving dominance over two prides and already having cubs sired by the females of both the Sparta/Eyrefield pride and the Fourways pride.
Here there is some videos that show a hunt made by the two Matshapiri males and the Sparta pride by MalaMala Game Reserve.

Another epic sighting of lions vs buffaloes with an unexpected twist! Part 1/7: 2 Eyrefield lionesses run in from the south and the Matshapiri pride attack from the north. Video by ranger Mike Kirkman

Part 2/7: the herd is driven towards a steep river bank.

Part 3/7: In a cloud of dust the lions single out their target, a buffalo cow.

Part 4/7: With the herd watching from atop the river bank- the lions make their move. Notice how they focus on one of the buffalo's pre existing injuries.

Part 5/7: With the herd watching from atop the river bank- the lions make their move. Notice how they focus on one of the buffalo's pre existing injuries.

Part 6/7: the buffalo is down but not out. The Matshapiri lioness then enters fray...

Part 7/7: The final clip...

Note: All of the above are video, just click on them to play

RE: Lions of sabi sands - lioncrazy - 01-16-2016

These are the males that the majigilanes chased a few months ago on video right? Well one the brothers anyway

RE: Lions of sabi sands - Tshokwane - 01-17-2016

Quote:These are the males that the majigilanes chased a few months ago on video right? Well one the brothers anyway

Exactly. These are those males the Majingilane had a contact with.

RE: Lions of sabi sands - LionKiss - 01-18-2016

(01-17-2016, 08:07 AM)Majingilane Wrote:
Quote:These are the males that the majigilanes chased a few months ago on video right? Well one the brothers anyway
Exactly. These are those males the Majingilane had a contact with.

what is name of their coalition?

RE: Lions of sabi sands - Tshokwane - 01-18-2016

Quote:what is name of their coalition?

These two are the Matshapiri males.

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RE: Lions of sabi sands - Tshokwane - 01-22-2016

MalaMala Game Reserve:
January 21st. Lions: the 2 Fourways lionesses and the 4 young cubs were with the 2 Matshapiri males- all feeding off a sub adult buffalo kill in eastern Flockfield. The Eyrefield pride and their 4 cubs were south of Rattray's Camp.

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It's nice to see how quickly these two boys cemented their dominance and alreadfy are fathers of 8 cubs, 4 in each pride.

RE: Lions of sabi sands - Shaudimela - 02-23-2016

Matshipiri

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RE: Lions of sabi sands - LionKiss - 02-23-2016

#127

is a current photo? when is it taken? I am looking for injuries which might have been incurred by the fight with Ginger,

RE: Lions of sabi sands - Shaudimela - 02-23-2016

(02-23-2016, 06:28 PM)LionKiss Wrote: #127

is a current photo? when is it taken? I am looking for injuries which might have been incurred by the fight with Ginger,

It was taken in 2015....

Well in The matshipiri Facebook there is not recents pics!!

RE: Lions of sabi sands - Tshokwane - 02-23-2016

Yes, I think it's a recent pic. I would be wary to judge anything just yet. I mean, it's true that Ginger is a big male and would give a hard time to any rival male, but the Matshapiri males are big males also, not as big as the Matimbas, but not much smaller than them.

Although I would expect them to have some minor injuries like scratches and stuff, in a 2 vs 1 there are plenty of ways to avoid getting seriously injured.

RE: Lions of sabi sands - Tshokwane - 03-18-2016

Matshapiri male with the Eyrefield/ Sparta pride, credits to James Craig Moodie:

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RE: Lions of sabi sands - Ngala - 03-29-2016

Mala Mala Game Reserve, 28 March 2016:

"We followed the 2 Matshapiri males as they moved south and east across the central parts of MalaMala. The Marthly pride were in Piccadilly Triangle. The Fourways pride and all 4 cubs were seen in eastern Flockfield." Photo credits: Dan Bailey ranger

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Photo credits: James Craig Moodie

RE: Lions of sabi sands - Tshokwane - 03-29-2016

Great pics, I was just about to share them.

Here's another one of the Matshapiri male with the full mane, credits to Daniel Bailey.

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RE: Lions of sabi sands - Tshokwane - 03-30-2016

The Matshapiri male with the mohawk mane. Credits to Citona Marie Rygg

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