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(08-20-2016, 07:08 AM)jacksonsmash Wrote: ok two in the coalition.seems like a small coalition for what usually happens in that area,they are in sabi sands right?
Yes, they are in Sabi sands, about the coalition, they have endured the pressure of strong coalitions (Majingilanes and Matimba, they fought versus Ginger).
thank you .maybe he can he seems to really be on the ball. about the matimbas are they the coalition that split,do you know how many there are/where they are located
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(08-20-2016, 09:11 AM)jacksonsmash Wrote: about the matimbas are they the coalition that split,do you know how many there are/where they are located
Two groups, the Southern Matimbas ( Sabi Sands) Hairy Belly & Ginger, and the Northern (KNP) of two males unnamed, on his thread you can read about them.
(08-20-2016, 07:08 AM)jacksonsmash Wrote: they are in sabi sands right?
They came from the Kruger park, they're in the central and southern parts of Mala mala, the border is with Londolozi.
Quote:two in the coalition.seems like a small coalition for what usually happens in that area
Well the size of the coalition certainly is a matter of pure chance, at some point, but yes, fewer males also mean a lower chance of success, but they're doing very well.
They already dominate territory that contains two prides, and have cubs with both sets of lionesses.
It always amazes me how far nomadic males will travel. Photo on the bottom was taken by James Moodie in December 2015. Jean Graham saw the male on the top in February 2011 in/near Tshokwane. He has one brother and based on the information I've collected over the years it looks like they were born in/near Tshokwane but I'm not sure which pride they came from. In October 2014 they both left their natal area and they headed straight for Sabi Sands. Their first stop was Skukuza but a few weeks later they both appeared in Sabi Sands. These two brothers are now called the Matshapiri males and they rule Mala Mala with an iron fist. Even though Sabi Sands is dominated by big coalitions the two Matshapiri Males are thriving and they have numerous cubs with the Sparta pride and the Fourways pride. The young male Jean Graham saw in February 2011 has matured into a good looking male. Both males are between 5-6 years old. He is very easy to identify due to the smudge on his nose and his orange eyes.
MALAMALA TODAY: August 25th. 2 lion sightings: the Matshapiri males were found in central Flockfield. 5 members of the Marthly pride spent the day in front of Main Camp. 4 leopards: both cubs of the Kikilezi female were also seen close to Main Camp. An unidentified female leopard is on an impala kill in Charleston. Another unidentified female leopard was viewed near West Street Pans. Cape hunting dogs: the pack of 22 was seen in the south. Many elephant and buffalo bull sightings were recorded. Photo of a Matshapiri male by ranger Theo York @theoyork10 #malamalagamereserve #itsallaboutthewildlife
Matshapiri Pride drinking from a small pool in the riverbed at N'watin'wambu, about mid-way between Skukuza and Lower Sabie on the H4-1.
Credits:Anthony Press
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