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Lions of Sabi Sands
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From Sabi Sabi blog A WEEK IN THE BUSH VOL. 92:
We had a surprise visit from the three young Talamati males who had been tracking a large herd of buffalo coming in from the east. After they were found the sleepy boys were woken by a scent of a small herd of male buffalo approximately 150 meters from them.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author After a stalk and possible wind conditions giving their presence away, the Buffalo made a hasty retreat to the thickets. As the boys had split up they started to regroup and decided to participate in a ritual of reaffirming bonds, by playing, rubbing heads and the occasional test of strength.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author I really hope to see more of these boys to see how they develop and have no doubt that should they survive this nomadic stage, that they will live a strong life and will be a force to be reckoned with. These boys are sons of the Northern Matimba males.  
@Ngala,
since you have no information about them why do you say "very sadly"? these 3 youngsters are in Sabi Sabi when those photos were taken, there is no info that they went to Kruger. But if they go there it does not mean they will die. At this age they can kill buffalos, if they keep a low profile and avoid older lions in a year or so they will be strong enough to start their endeavors.
Lion Sands Game Reserve: A very special game drive
by Jopie Moth You never know what to expect from a drive in the bush. I seem to be reminded of this on a regular basis, and a drive I was on a couple of days ago was no exception. After an already spectacular day (having already seen leopard, elephant and kudu) we were on our way to a drinks stop when we passed another ranger, Bianca. She was very excited about a sighting she had just experienced, and sent us in that direction.
We could not have expected the standoff that greeted us. Lions, which tend to be lazy animals, were lounging in the shade of a nearby tree when a rhino, on his territorial walk, came upon them. Lions and rhinos tend to stay away from each other. But on this particular day the lions were not to be disturbed and charged the rhino. A standoff ensued as the rhino refused to be threatened, and launched a counter-attack.
This went on for a while as we watched from the safety of the vehicle, until eventually the rhino lost interest and wandered off. The lions resumed their sedate positions under the tree, until we left them at sunset. They were probably quite smug that they had confronted a rhino, and won. *This image is copyright of its original author (03-10-2016, 07:45 PM)Majingilane Wrote: Very nice @Ngala , I think I posted this about the two Styx males in some other post, but it's great anyway because there's also the article about it. Thank you very much @Majingilane, sorry if i wrote it again, i don't seen the same news write by you. If i make a mistake, please let me know. Quote:Thank you very much @Majingilane, sorry if i wrote it again, i don't seen the same news write by you. If i make a mistake, please let me know.Oh don't worry about it, I only posted the video of the interaction. One time I read this article, but I didn't post it, so that's why I say it's great you did. 
These are really nice shots. Some of them must have been taken at such a close range. I must admit I've never come that close to a lion. Their fierce eyes scare me away. They always have that "i'll pounce on you right now" look, i just prefer to watch from as far as possible.
Kirkman's Kamp Private Game Reserve:
The two Toulon male lions were seen having a scrap over a male waterbuck they stole from the Charleston female and her two cubs. Over the last couple of months the lion dynamic at Kirkmans have changed rapidly. With the two Toulon males taking full control, while the sand river pride seem to be settling down as the pride to watch.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Matthew Poole Photography:
Incredible siting this morning as one of the Toulon males crossed the Sand River straight towards my vehicle!!!  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
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in the 2nd photo I notice a resemblance with MrT, KT, isn't it noticeable? what do you think?
From Londolozi Game Reserve, The Week in Pictures #225:
"The Mhangeni pride – or at least a part of it – lap up rainwater from a rock puddle. Lions can be fussy drinkers, and would far rather drink from a fresh pool of rainwater than from a dirty waterhole." Photograph by James Souchon  *This image is copyright of its original author
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