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(09-11-2020, 08:39 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: One of the two beautiful Monwana males born in the Monwana pride.
The Monwana bros are oldest living sons of the Black Dam Male, which died recently after being gored by a buffalo and later caught and killed by the two Monwana males, Basically he died by his same bloodline! JUST WOW.
Thornybush,Posted: Sept 11.,2019.
Photo credit to: Callum Pawley
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Has there been any confirmation that he was killed by the Monwana, or is this just more of the confusion that was coming out of there when he died? Thanks!
Rudi Hulshof confirmed it today on his post about "the Black Dam Male".
Finally they clear up the things.
there is not more details about this ? I'd like to hear the story
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(09-11-2020, 08:39 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: One of the two beautiful Monwana males born in the Monwana pride.
The Monwana bros are oldest living sons of the Black Dam Male, which died recently after being gored by a buffalo and later caught and killed by the two Monwana males, Basically he died by his same bloodline! JUST WOW.
Thornybush,Posted: Sept 11.,2019.
Photo credit to: Callum Pawley
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Has there been any confirmation that he was killed by the Monwana, or is this just more of the confusion that was coming out of there when he died? Thanks!
Rudi Hulshof confirmed it today on his post about "the Black Dam Male".
Finally they clear up the things.
there is not more details about this ? I'd like to hear the story
One of the Ross males 'Tyson'and the Birmingham pride seen on Orpen Waterhole, SANParks WebCam in KNP
Kruger National Park, Orpen Waterhole, Posted: 12/09/2020.
The young Birmingham male on the prowl,according the photographer he not has sign of any limp,very great news!
Kruger National Park-Near Orpen Gate,Posted: 12/09/2020.
Photo credits to: David Fitzhugh
One of the handsome Ross males 'Fabio'and the White female of the Birmingham pride quenching their thirst on a Waterhole near Orpen Gate.
Kruger National Park-Near Orpen Gate,Posted: 12/09/2020.
Photo credits to: David Fitzhugh
the young White Birmingham male who is 2 yrs old and a few months.
Kruger National Park-Near Orpen Gate,Posted: 12/09/2020.
Photo credits to: David Fitzhugh
(09-12-2020, 06:46 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: The other sighting that really stands out was last week when we heard the roars of the 2 Mbiri males very close to camp, we went out to see if we could find them, judging by the sound of the roars we suspected them to be at one of the waterholes roughly 2kms from camp. On arrival at the waterhole our prediction was 100% correct and the lions were drinking before setting off again on their territorial patrol. But something was wrong, the larger of the 2 Mbiri males was walking with a slight limp and his back and hind quarters were littered with fresh wounds, superficial ones but that wasn't the problem, as we positioned the vehicle to see the smaller male drinking we noticed the wounds he had sustained, far worse than his brother. The whole right side of his face was raw with clear puncture marks from what can only be another lion, his right eye swollen shut and clearly in pain every movement he made elicited a head shake. Now as harsh as this is and sounds, this comes with the territory of being dominant male lions, who these guys fought with is a mystery but the wounds they have and the fact that they are roaring and patrolling show of a victorious battle and another victory is that they successfully protected their females and cubs. It is reserve policy not to interfere with nature and this will be how the situation is treated, a few months ago the same male had another serious injury from a fight where it actually looked like he had lost his eye, however with in a a couple of weeks the wound had healed and he still had his eye so this just goes to show how tough these animals really are and that there is no need for human interference.
However despite the injuries, this sighting was incredible as we had both males lying close to the vehicle and roaring into the night, an experience that almost can't be put into words and can only be fully appreciated when you are there experiencing it, it is a sound that can be heard up to 8kms and we were listening to it a mere 1m from our vehicle, simply goosebumps stuff.
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this is the same fight ?
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Healed wounds
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The first photo you posted is healing wound from the fight Tino posted. Later on Shaka alos got injured on the same spot by Nharhu males and the second photo you posted is how Shaka currently look like, after wound healed second time.
(09-12-2020, 10:13 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: The young Birmingham male on the prowl,according the photographer he not has sign of any limp,very great news!
Kruger National Park-Near Orpen Gate,Posted: 12/09/2020.
Photo credits to: David Fitzhugh
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I'm really pulling for this guy. The Ross males have been rough on him, but he perseveres. If he can make it, I think he has a chance to become such a magnificent beast.
(09-12-2020, 10:13 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: The young Birmingham male on the prowl,according the photographer he not has sign of any limp,very great news!
Kruger National Park-Near Orpen Gate,Posted: 12/09/2020.
Photo credits to: David Fitzhugh
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I'm really pulling for this guy. The Ross males have been rough on him, but he perseveres. If he can make it, I think he has a chance to become such a magnificent beast.
He is a very beautiful and massive boy, for his age is has a very good size and his paw are much bigger than the Ross males, which are much older than him.
A recent sighting of the Black dam sub-adults males seen recently at Rowalmalewane in Thornybush
Thornybush,Posted: 12/09/2020
Photo credits to: Ryan Jack
The Black dam male awakes from his daytime slumber to start his nightly patrol to protect his territory and the prides therein.
Royalmalewane-Thornybush,Posted: 12/9/2020. "OLD PHOTO" R.I.P
Photo credit to: Rudi Hulshof
09-12-2020, 11:16 PM( This post was last modified: 09-12-2020, 11:24 PM by T I N O )
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These beautiful looking males seen some time ago are growing up fast and are currently dominating the central part of the Thornybush Game Reserve Thornybush Game Reserve-Greater Kruger,Posted: 12/09/2020 Photo credit to: Ryan Jack
09-12-2020, 11:21 PM( This post was last modified: 09-12-2020, 11:23 PM by T I N O )
Was caught in the act watching a lioness in preparation for hunting some Impala. Thornybush Game Reserve-Greater Kruger,Posted: 12/09/2020 Photo credit to: Ryan Jack
09-12-2020, 11:22 PM( This post was last modified: 09-12-2020, 11:24 PM by T I N O )
Future King of Timbavati - Young male lion from the Black dam pride seen recently at Royalmalewane in Thornybush Game Reserve Thornybush Game Reserve-Greater Kruger,Posted: 12/09/2020 Photo credit to: Ryan Jack
